Foundations for Operating Department Practice: Essential Theory for Practice

"It is my belief that this book should be included on the reading list of all ODPprogrammes and Perioperative HEI Programmes." John Dade RODP, PGCMedEd, Immediate Past President - The Association for PerioperativePractice "This book is suitable for both pre-registration learners and post registrationpractitioners to explore theory and concepts which are related directly to therole of the ODP and the broader scope of professional practice in contemporaryhealthcare." Helen Lowes, National AHP Education and Training Lead for Operating Department Practitioners,NHS England, UK "This book is different to others, as it celebrates being an Operating DepartmentPractitioner by staying focused on the things that matter to ODPs in providingpatients with a high standard of safe and dignified care. Will be recommended tomy Student ODPs!" John Tarrant, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, UK Written by Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) for Operating Department Practitioners this book is key reading for all ODP students, qualified professionals, practitioners, theatre managers and even surgeons and anaesthetists who wish to better understand the modern role of the ODP. Thoroughly revised and updated, Foundations for Operating Department Practice, 2nd edition supports both pre- and post-registration ODPs throughout their academic studies and beyond in their professional careers, it covers: * Working in the Perioperative Team * Research and Evidence Based Practice * Patient Safety * Psychosocial Aspects of Operating Department Practice * Ethics and Legal Frameworks * Reflection, Leadership and Management * Professional Practice, Lifelong Learning and Continued Professional Development Each chapter gives examples of case studies and pedagogy designed to help ODP students see the relevance of these issues to their everyday practice and enhance learning and study. This book is the first of its kind to bring together the fundamental professional knowledge that supports and underpins the ODPs practice to enable them to deliver effective, compassionate and evidence-based care to the patient. Hannah Abbott is President of the College of Operating Department Practitioners (CODP) and an ODP with clinical and academic experience. She is currently Head of College of Health and Care Professions at Birmingham City University, UK. Helen Booth is an ODP with many years experience and was aformer senior lecturer and specialised in bioethics. She is currentlycollaborating with the College of Operating Department Practitionersas a professional advisor and has been instrumental in driving theprofession forward.