Foundations of Health and Social Care

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 FilesList of Figures and TablesNotes on ContributorsAcknowledgementsIntroduction: Using this BookAbbreviations Commonly UsedMeanings of Key TermsPART 1: PREPARING TO LEARNIntroduction: Preparing to Learn;  R.AdamsManaging Your Learning;  J.Reid with R.Hamilton& D.HowardSkills for Studying;  R.Hamilton and D.Howard with J.ReidPART 2: CONTEXTS FOR PRACTICEContexts for Practice: IntroductionHistory and Development of Health and Social Care;  M.PayneSociological Context for Health and Social Care;  N.ThompsonThe Values Context for Health and Social Care;  B.MossPhysical Basis for Health and Well-being;  R.AdamsPsychological Basis for Health and Well-being;  R.AdamsHuman Growth and Development;  J.Oko and M.JacksonPART 3: KNOWLEDGE FOR PRACTICEKnowledge for Practice: IntroductionSafeguarding Adults;  R.AdamsProtecting Children;  L.DaviesRisk Managemenat and Safe Practice;  M.PageManaging Care in the Community;  J.NewtonWorking with Older People;  S.ThompsonPhysical Disability and Sensory Loss;  R.AdamsLearning Disability;  S.Baldwin  Mental Illness and Mental Health;  J.NewtonChildren's Services;  R.AdamsDrug Usage: Legislation and Administrations;  M. GrievesDrugs, Alcohol, Tobacco and Food: Abuse, Dependence and Treatment;  R.AdamsWorking with Young Offenders;  T.ThomasNutrition;  J.Smith and L.JacksonHand Hygiene in Infection Prevention and Control;  R.MorrisGeneral Infection Prevention and Control;  B.Stuart-ColePromoting a Healthy Bladder and Bowel;  R.MacDonaldIllnesses and Conditions: Signs and Symptons;  R.AdamsPain Management;  C.HaighWound Management;  J.DargueMulti-disciplinary palliative Care: Caring for People who are Dying and Bereaved;  M.ReithPART 4: WORKING WITH PEOPLEWorking with People: IntroductionProcesses of Work with People;  R.AdamsAssessment;  R.AdamsPlanning;  R.AdamsImplementation and Intervention;  R.AdamsReview and Evaluation;  R.AdamsPART 5: BECOMING A REFLECTIVE AND RESEARCH CAPABLE PRACTITIONERBecoming a Reflective and Research Capable Practitioner: IntroductionReflective and Critical Practice;  R.AdamsResearch Perspectives in Health and Social Care;  T.LongQuality Assurance of Practice;  R.AdamsPART 6: APPROACHES, METHODS AND SKILLSApproaches, Methods and Skills: IntroductionIntegrating Theory and Practice;  R.AdamsPromoting Health and Well Being;  R.AdamsInvolving patients, Carers and People who use Services;  R.Adams and W.ToveyEmpowerment and Advocacy;  R.AdamsCommunicating Effectively;  R.AdamsCognitive Behavioural Work;  R.AdamsTherapeutic Work;  R.AdamsSystemic Work;  R.AdamsCounselling and Advice-giving;  R.AdamsEmergency, Crisis and Taskcentred Work);  R.AdamsPART 7: ROLES AND TASKS IN PRACTICERoles and Tasks in Practice: IntroductionWorking in Teams and Partnerships;  R.AdamsMulti-professional Work with Adults;  R.AdamsMulti-professional Work with Children and Families;  R.AdamsOccupational Therapy;  J.Adams and R.GiliMaking Good Decisions;  T.O'SullivanPART 8: ILLUSTRATING PRACTICE IN DIFFERENT SETTINGSIllustrative Practice in Different Settings IntroductionHealth and Social Care Work with Children;  J.HornerHealth and Social Care Work with Adults;  J.Horner and A.MulivillResidential and Day Care;  R.AdamsContinuing Professional Development;  D.Howard and R.HamiltonAppendix 1 Key LegislationAppendix 2 Addresses of Useful ContactsAppendix 3 Complementary Health InformationBibliographyIndex.