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Values in Health and Social Care

An Introductory Workbook

Stephen Pattison author Andrew Todd author Ray Samuriwo author Ben Hannigan author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published:14th Dec '17

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This workbook delves into the formation and significance of values in health and social care, offering practical insights and resources. Values in Health and Social Care guides reflection on personal values and their impact on care quality.

This comprehensive workbook serves as a beginner's guide to understanding how values are formed and developed within various professional contexts in health and social care services. Values in Health and Social Care encourages readers to reflect on their own values, emphasizing the significant impact these have on the quality of care they provide. By engaging with practical activities and case studies, readers are invited to explore the relationship between personal values and professional practice, fostering a deeper understanding of their role in delivering care.

The workbook is rich in practical exercises and downloadable resources, making it an invaluable tool for students and professionals in the health and social care sectors. It highlights the often-overlooked importance of values in shaping the quality of care, offering insights into how these values can be recognized and applied in everyday situations. Case studies illustrate real-world scenarios, while a glossary of key terms provides clarity on essential concepts.

With a focus on the dynamic nature of values, Values in Health and Social Care examines professional ethics through various lenses, including legislation, codes of conduct, and organizational management. This unique resource equips readers with the knowledge to identify their values and implement them effectively in their work, ultimately enhancing the quality of care they deliver. It stands out as the first workbook dedicated to exploring the professional values that underpin policy and practice in this vital field.

This excellent text deconstructs personal, professional and organisational values in a critical yet accessible manner that will suit students and experienced practitioners alike. -- Steven Pryjmachuk, PhD, Professor of Mental Health Nursing Education, University of Manchester
Anyone wishing to understand the relationship between values and the delivery of health and social care need look no further [than] this excellent workbook. -- Derek Sellman, Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Canada
This thoughtfully crafted and interactive text has the power to transform understanding of values in health and social care. -- Dr Wilfred McSherry, Professor in Nursing, Staffordshire University, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, and VID University College (Haraldsplass) Bergen
Accessible and engaging ... It offers clear explanation and a framework of activities that will enable readers to apply their learning and thinking in an immediately practical manner. -- Dr Teresa de Villiers, Social work practitioner and Senior Lecturer in Social Work, Cardiff University
Highly readable and engaging ... invaluable to educators who aspire to encourage thoughtful and inquiring approaches to learning and practice. -- Dr Lesley Baillie, Senior Lecturer in nursing, The Open University

ISBN: 9781785920639

Dimensions: 296mm x 210mm x 10mm

Weight: 420g

152 pages