'We must treat each A & E patient as an individual human being, acknowledging his or her physical, psychological and social needs, and striving to give integrated, individualised and rational care that attempts to meet all such needs'. (Extract from the Author's preface). This has become established as essential reading for all A & E nurses, both qualified and student. Its holistic perspective reflects the challenges facing A & E nurses in a changing professional environment. Rigorously revised for this third edition, the book retains its sharp clinical focus and firm research basis.