Learning disability nursing at a glance / [edited by] Bob Gates, Debra Fearns, Jo Welch.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Gates, Bob, 1955- editor.

Fearns, Debra, editor.

Welch, Jo, editor.

Series:

At a glance series (Oxford, England)

At a glance series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Learning disabilities--Nursing.

Learning disabilities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (184 pages) : color illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, West Sussex : John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2015.

Summary:

Learning Disability Nursing at a Glance is the perfect companion for study and revision from the publishers of the market-leading at a Glance series. This visual, dynamic and user-friendly resource addresses the key principles underpinning contemporary learning disability nursing practice, relates them to key clinical practice issues, and explores them in the context of maintaining health and well-being.Exploring the full spectrum of care, this textbook addresses the needs of people with learning disabilities across the life span, from children through to adolescents and on to adults and older people. Aimed at nursing, health and social care students, as well as registered nurses, this is an invaluable resource for all those looking to consolidate and expand their knowledge, in order to provide safe, effective and compassionate care to people with learning disabilities.The perfect revision and consolidation textbookHighly visual colour presentation, with full colour illustrations throughoutIncludes expert contributions from learning disability academic staff as well as cliniciansEmbraces both primary and secondary care perspectivesSupported by a companion website featuring case studies to further test your knowledgeAvailable in a range of digital formats- perfect for 'on the go' study and revisionThis title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from iTunes, Google Play or the MedHand Store.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781118506127

111850612X

9781118506110

1118506111

OCLC:

899134748