Preparing for Professional Practice in Health and Social Care

by Anita Atwal (Brunel University, London ; ); Editor: Mandy Jones (Brunel University, London. ; )

• ISBN13: 9781444316346
• ISBN10: 1444316346
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-09-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Preparing for Professional Practice in Health and Social Care is the ultimate companion for students and newly qualified practitioners in occupational therapy, physiotherapy and other allied health professions.A multi-professional team of qualified and experienced contributors explain key concepts in professional practice within the contexts of health, social care and education systems. Topics range from law, ethics and client-centred practice to interprofessional working, team-building, communication skills and reflective practice. Further chapters provide practical guidance on writing a CV, applying for jobs and interview technique, as well as offering advice on career-planning and continuing professional development.KEY FEATURES'ˆ— clear definitions of key concepts'ˆ— case studies and examples from clinical practice'ˆ— summaries of key points'ˆ— self-assessment exercises'ˆ— references and further readingTHE EDITORSAnita Atwal is Lecturer in Occupational Therapy for the Department of Health and Social Care at Brunel University, London. She worked extensively with older people prior to pursuing an academic career and sustains a major interest with this client group through her clinical research activities. Anita is also an expert in interprofessional working. Anita has written numerous articles and has published a book, Occupational Therapy and Older People (Wiley-Blackwell, 2005).Mandy Jones is Lecturer in Physiotherapy for the Department of Health and Social Care at Brunel University, London. She has a Doctoral Degree in Physiology from Imperial College of Medicine, Science and Technology, a Masters in Physiology from University College London and a Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy. Her career has included extensive clinical experience in critical care and respiratory medicine, plus physiotherapy education.RELATED TITLESResearch Handbook for Health Care Professionals Mary Hickson ISBN: 9781405177375

Table of Contents

Contributors list

Contributors' biographies

Introduction

Interprofessional teamwork

Management of self, health service users and their families

Reflection and professional practice

Challenges of client-centred practice in professional practice

Empowerment in the context of practice: The times they are a-changin'

Cultural issues in professional practice

The ethics of healthcare and multiprofessional dilemmas

Documentation and the use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in interprofessional working

Preparation for professional practice: evidence-based practice

The golden thread of continuing professional development - continuing professional development and professional portfolios

Preparation for health and social care employment

Career planning for therapists

Professional and statutory bodies - documentation, standards and guidelines

Resources for evidence-based practice

Index

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