A Long Walk Home

ISBN-13: 9781857759068 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 232 str.

Rachel Clark; Naomi Jeffries

Opis

Problem-based Learning for Health Improvement provides a new insight into public health perspectives. Illustrated throughout with practical examples that can easily be incorporated into daily practice this book highlights and if used effectively will help develop the knowledge and skills required to tackle the daily challenges concerning public health facing all health professionals. Individual chapters explore the ten areas of public health competence outlined by the Faculty of Public Health Medicine. Doctors nurses social workers and all those involved in promoting public health will find this book invaluable. 'There is a positive context for public health practice in the United Kingdom which is unparalleled. This is a climate which demands a positive and proactive response from the public health community. This new text is an important part of the endeavour to 'make it happen'. Practical problem-orientated and insightful each chapter addresses one of the ten areas of public health competency defined by the Faculty of Public Health Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians. The book deserves to be well read but more importantly well used by all those who are committed to achieving real improvement in the health of local communities.' Sir Liam Donaldson Chief Medical Officer in his Foreword

Spis treści

Introduction: orienteering and oncology. Inside out and upside down – diagnosis. Ice magic – chemotherapy. Pick 'n' mix - alternative therapies and options. Roots and roses - origins and image. All the King's horses – surgery. Tattoos and technology – radiotherapy. England's pastures green - coming home. A panoramic view - the background picture. The messages for health professionals. Epilogue.

O autorze

Rachel Clark