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Your Foundation in Health & Social Care Graham Brotherton

Your Foundation in Health & Social Care By Graham Brotherton

Your Foundation in Health & Social Care by Graham Brotherton


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Summary

Your Foundation in Health & Social Care provides readers with all the knowledge and skills necessary for effective learning at Foundation level, both in study and the workplace. It explores all the key areas of the Foundation degree, including values, communication, legal issues and psychology.

Your Foundation in Health & Social Care Summary

Your Foundation in Health & Social Care by Graham Brotherton

Your Foundation in Health & Social Care provides readers with all the knowledge and skills necessary for effective learning at Foundation level, both in study and the workplace.

It explores all the key areas of the Foundation Degree, including:

- critical analysis and practice

- communication

- work placement skills

- psychology

Each chapter features case studies to translate theory into real-life practice, activities to challenge readers, and further reading so that students can develop their understanding.

This is an essential companion for those studying foundation degrees across health and social care, and also valuable reading for students at higher education level.

Your Foundation in Health & Social Care Reviews

'This is probably the first textbook which I have recommended to all students to buy. It is a comprehensive and accessible introduction for those wishing to study at foundation degree level'
- Joanne Smith,
Tutor, Foundation degree in Health and Social Care, University of Bolton

'I am recomending this book for any student who has a fear of academic writing. The chapters are reader-friendly and promote reflection through activities and pertinent case study material'
- Julie Brennan,
Health and Social Care Lecturer, Liverpool Community College

Table of Contents

About the Editors and Contributors Introduction - Graham Brotherton and Steven Parker PART ONE: APPROACHES Approaching Learning - Ruth Beretta Learning through Work and Placement: Becoming Reflective - Graham Brotherton, Helen Davies, Gill McGillivray and Steven Parker Understanding Evidence and Information; Becoming Research Aware - Graham Brotherton PART TWO: KEY ISSUES The Social Context of Health and Social Care - Robert Mears Developing a Professional Identity - Graham Brotherton and Gill McGillivray Values in Practice - Steven Parker The Political and Organisational Context of Health and Social Care - Graham Brotherton Psychology for Health and Social Care - Nadine Pearce Interpersonal Communication - Judith Mann The Future of Health and Social Care Services - Graham Brotherton Glossary Bibliography Index

Additional information

GOR006956782
9781446208854
1446208850
Your Foundation in Health & Social Care by Graham Brotherton
Used - Like New
Paperback
SAGE Publications Ltd
2013-03-18
296
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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