This timely text offers comprehensive, integrated coverage of psychosocial topics involving clients, families, and other caregivers affected by pathology, impairment, functional limitation, and/or disability. To engage students and promote insight, PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF HEALTHCARE, 3/e relies on real-life student journal entries from multiple disciplines. A current, evidence-based, extensive literature review forms the core of the text, connecting theory to practice. Reflective Questions and Case Studies after each chapter stimulate awareness and promote dialogue; relevant clinical examples and tables are presented throughout. This edition's updates include broader coverage of multicultural issues, spirituality, and chronic conditions; a new chapter on abuse and neglect; thorough coverage of PTSD; improved organization; and a new Online Manual containing extensive readings and resources.
ISBN: | 9780131392182 |
Publisher: | Pearson Education |
Imprint: | Pearson |
Published date: | 21 Apr 2011 |
DEWEY: | 610.696 |
DEWEY edition: | 22 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 342 |
Weight: | 622g |
Height: | 179mm |
Width: | 235mm |
Spine width: | 33mm |