Foundations of Health and Social Care [Paperback]

Written specifically for students and practitioners in health and social care taking foundation degrees or further professional qualifications, this textbook offers a wealth of material on contexts, knowledge bases, skills and practices, as well as dealing with work carried out by those involved in treatment, therapy, advocacy and management.

Written in very accessible style, this very comprehensive book is set to become a core text for all Foundation Degree students within the health and social care field, and a very valuable resource for tutors and practitioners in the field.

ROBERT ADAMS is Professor of Social Work, University of Teesside, UK. He has researched and written many books on health and social care policy, criminal justice, open learning and social work practice. He is currently involved in research in service user and carer participation.
ROBERT ADAMS is Professor of Social Work, University of Teesside, UK. He has researched and written many books on health and social care policy, criminal justice, open learning and social work practice. He is currently involved in research in service user and carer participation.

List of Resource Files
List of Figures and Tables
Notes on Contributors
Acknowledgements
Introduction: Using this Book
Abbreviations Commonly Used
Meanings of Key Terms
PART 1: PREPARING TO LEARN
Introduction: Preparing to Learn; R.Adams
Managing Your Learning; J.Reid with R.Hamilton& D.Howard
Skills for Studying; R.Hamilton and D.Howard with J.Reid
PART 2: CONTEXTS FOR PRACTICE
Contexts for Practice: Introduction
History and Development of Health and Social Care; M.Payne
Sociological Context for Health and Social Care; N.Thompson
The Values Context for Health and Social Care; B.Moss
Physical Basis for Health and Well-being; R.Adams
Psychological Basis for Health and Well-being; R.Adams
Human Growth and Development; J.Oko and M.Jackson
PART 3: KNOWLEDGlsÒ