Mathematics Explained for Healthcare Practitioners - Softcover

Haylock, Derek; Warburton, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1446211193 ISBN 13: 9781446211199

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

If you find mathematics a struggle, or if mathematics makes you panic - whether you′re a student preparing for a calculations test, or a qualified healthcare professional - this is the book for you.

Its focus is first and foremost on helping you develop a proper and lasting understanding of mathematical concepts and processes in a healthcare context, with an emphasis on developing mental strategies to reinforce your feeling for number and numerical relationships. Clear, accessible chapters take you step-by-step through specific sets of objectives, and once you feel you have fully mastered a particular mathematical process, you′re encouraged to practise your skills through a range of practical examples. Each chapter also contains a ′Spot the Errors′ feature designed to reflect the busy, pressurised healthcare environment.

Written by Derek Haylock, a best-selling mathematics educator, and Paul Warburton, co-ordinator of the Non-Medical Prescribing programme at Edge Hill University, the book is directly linked to the NMC′s competencies and will give you the confidence to perform the safe, error-free calculations required of all healthcare professionals.

About this title

About the Author

Derek Haylock is an education writer, with an extensive list of publications in the field of mathematics education. He worked for over 30 years in teacher education, both initial and in-service, and was Co-Director of Primary Initial Teacher Training and responsible for the mathematics components of the primary programmes at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich. He has considerable practical experience of teaching and researching in primary classrooms. His work in mathematics education has taken him to Germany, Belgium, Lesotho, Kenya, Brunei, India and Sweden. As well as his publications in the field of education, he has written seven books of Christian drama for young people and a Christmas musical (published by Church House/National Society). For 15 years after his time at UEA, he was in great demand as a consultant and professional speaker. His work as a writer continues.

Review

′The perfect resource for any health care student that wants to improve their number skills and increase their confidence. The book contains lots of visual aids and exercises, going right back to basics. A must read′ -
Natasha Eccles, student, BN Child Nursing, University of Glamorgan

′This book is a breath of fresh air. It starts by giving the reader a sound understanding of numeracy, before applying this to real life situations. A must read for every student of health care, and for a fair proportion of those already qualified′ -
Patric Devitt, University of Salford

 

Although the introduction aims to reassure [the reader], there is a serious message about the importance of numeracy in achieving high standards of care and its relationship to professional accountability. The book is well structured and easy to follow. It reinforces the rules and strategies that are taught at school, which we should all revisit and practise, especially under pressure. I recommend it as a personal reference guide for qualified and pre-registration staff. Author: Karen Campbell Source: Cancer Nursing Practice Published On: 2013-10-10

[The book] covers all the areas that a healthcare professional will need to improve skills. The book could assist in teaching nursing students, and others, about this important aspect of healthcare practice. Author: Ruth Taylor Source: Primary Health Care Published On: 2013-11-08

This excellent and highly accessible book is a great resource for learners, practitioners and teachers alike, covering a comprehensive array of mathematical principles and applying them to various contexts...Everyday situations are used to illustrate points throughout the book along with specific clinical applications, which serves to engage the reader and increase the accessibility of the text. Author: Alison Taylor, senior lecturer in Child Health Nursing, School of Health Sciences, University of Brighton

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1446211193
• ISBN 13: 9781446211199
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 264