Care of Vulnerable Older People

Paul Buka MIHM, MSc, PGCE, LL. B(Hons), HNC, FETC, RN, RNT, is Lecturer in Nursing at the University of Essex. He has many years' experience in Further and Higher Education, teaching Law and Nursing, undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional development post-registration modules. Paul's career in nursing began in Scotland, where he qualified and gained his initial clinical experience. His specialist interest is in Healthcare Law and Ethics and in Care of Older People. Paul co-authored his first book on Healthcare Law and Ethics in 1999.Monica Davis MA, PGDip HE, BSc (Hons), PGDip Health Visiting, RNT, RGN, NP, was formally a Lecturer Practitioner at the University of West London and is currently working as a Health Visitor Team Leader at a London NHS Trust. Monica has many years of experience in clinical practice as a nurse in cardiology and as a Specialist Public Health Nurse – Health Visitor. Monica studied education and gained a Masters in Higher Education. She has worked as a Lecturer Practitioner for many years, combining academic teaching (adult nursing, specialising in public health and primary care) and clinical practice. Monica wrote her first chapter in a book that published in 2011. Her specialist interests are safeguarding adults and children.Madalene Pereira MA, PGDipHE, BSc (Hons), RN, RM, RHV, NP, RL\PE, was formerly Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing and Primary Care, Public Health and Health Promotion at the University of West London. She has now returned to clinical practice and is currently working as a Practice Placement Facilitator and Lead Nurse at a London NHS Trust. Madalene has attained many years of experience in clinical practice as a nurse, midwife, health visitor and practice educator, as well as writing for publication.

• 1. Introduction: Setting the Scene (Brief Overview)2. Theories of Ageing and Vulnerable Older People3. Nursing Ethics and Vulnerable Older people4. Human Rights, and Vulnerable Older People5. Communication; Records Keeping and Quality of Care6. Key Criminological Theories and Vulnerable Older People7. Elder Abuse and Safeguarding Vulnerable People8. Improving Quality of Care for Vulnerable Older People9. End of Life Decisions and Vulnerable Older People10. Policy Impact on Vulnerable Older People.

'This valuable book provides a detailed and clear consideration of how statutory, ethical and professional guidelines direct the provision of quality care to vulnerable older people.' - Jim Sumpter, Lecturer in Nursing, University of Essex, UK 'This is a comprehensive text, focusing on the practical issues of caring for older people at risk. The case studies and 'thinking points' will be of great value to healthcare professionals, service users, their families and carers.' - Dr Swapna Williamson, Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare, University of West London, UK