The Sociology of Long Term Conditions and Nursing Practice
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Beschreibung
In recent years there have been major developments in how long term conditions are managed and so it is important nurses understand the rationale behind policy initiatives and their implications for practice. This timely book provides a unique examination of the sociology surrounding long term conditions and the experiences of the patients who have them. It examines the social context of chronic illness and contains individual chapters on the common long term conditions present in the United Kingdom today.
An insightful examination of the sociology surrounding major long term conditions, this is the final volume in the successful Sociology in Nursing Practice series. Demonstrating a high level of scholarship, it makes excellent use of current research to illuminate the social context of long term conditions and the patient's experience.
Unique examination of the sociology surrounding long term conditions
Covers all of the major long term conditions in the UK today
Helps to deepen understanding of the rationale and need for policy initiatives in this area
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Elaine Denny
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