Books on health systems and health services

The often hilarious, at times horrifying and occasionally heartbreaking diaries of a former junior doctor, and the story of why he decided to hang up his stethoscope.

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This step-by-step guide is written for adolescents with OCD and their families. Using the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy, which is the proven method for helping those with OCD, it offers teenagers a structured plan of treatment which can be read alone, or with a parent, counsellor or mental health worker.

An anthology with contributions from the BAME/PoC/BME community with experience of Mental Health Issues

Reflect on how best practice can be managed in care settings, develop your leadership skills and achieve your career goals with this new edition of Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care.

Features 52 anatomical charts created by some of the world's best medical illustrators. This book includes anatomical charts that show the human body in a format that provides a clear and visual understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and diseases.

The story of how your NHS was sold off and why you will have to buy private health insurance soon.

The Reflective Journal is a thoughtful and encouraging introduction to critically reflective practice. Using bite-sized theory combined with plentiful guidance and supporting activities, this book gives the reader a place to reflect on their learning and use writing as a tool for developing their thinking.

Traces the history of the National Health Service, from its founding in July 1948 to the present day.

Drawing on the most up-to-date policies and professional regulations, and with an emphasis on the provision of person-centred care, the authors - both of whom have backgrounds in clinical practice, education and management - show how essential leadership and management skills can be applied across a range of situations in everyday practice.

A set of discussion and prompt cards designed for use by various groups. It is divided into the following three themes: One thing; Think back; and, Let's talk.

Now with a companion website featuring author videos, free journal articles and quizzes to help students understand and revise the theory, this third edition has also been updated throughout with new activities and practical examples.

The originators of 'Process-Experiential Therapy' describe the various tasks and techniques of this integrative humanistic therapy, emphasizing the importance of the therapeutic relationship. The book addresses major aspects of theory, case formulation, treatment, and research, and the nuances of learning and teaching this complex form of therapy.

Each Student Book and ActiveBook has clearly laid out pages with a range of supportive features to aid learning and teaching: ...

This concise guide provides practitioners with the tools for working with complex mental capacity issues. Focusing on developing communication and reflexivity skills to improve assessments and positively impact the capacity of individuals, it sets out how to achieve excellent ethical standards in assessments of mental capacity and best interests.

Anxiety: Panicking about Panic is a highly informative, self-help guide for people who suffer from frequent anxiety and panic attacks. The book has also been tailored for those who have been diagnosed with an Anxiety or Panic Disorder.This easily accessible, non-complex book has already helped thousands of people from around the world who suffer from the debilitating symptoms caused by an anxiety...

1 stars

This book details all aspects of simulation in medical education and evaluation. It details current techniques and technologies, including concepts and capabilities, and offers tips on funding, development, accreditation, and marketing of simulation centers.

An immersive, multimedia experience for students and an invaluable assessment and remediation tool for instructors. This comprehensive resource provides the theoretical and practical knowledge students need to be prepared for classroom tests and certification and licensure examinations.

This book provides an in-depth look at clinical and public health approaches to this epidemic from both psychiatric and medical perspectives and gives mental health professionals the big picture necessary to understand the epidemic.

A leading neuroscientist and pioneer in the study of mindfulness explains why addictions are so tenacious and how we can learn to conquer them