Learning Disabilities: Themes and Perspectives

Anne Markwick (Director of NursingPrincipal Lecturer (Joint Appointment))

ISBN 10: 0750649569 / ISBN 13: 9780750649568

Published by Elsevier Health Sciences, United Kingdom, London, 2003

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This book provides a practical look at the way in which the care of those with learning disabilities is changing from an autocratic to a democratic approach, encouraging clients to become more responsible for their own treatment regimes. The authors examine the implications for learning-disabled clients when directives from policy-makers have to be implemented. This is a book that is rooted in real-life situations, showing how the profession can have the client at the centre of their concerns whilst still complying with Policy. It is a book that will be of practical use to all nurses working with learning-disabled clients and takes a unique approach to the subject A practice-focused guide to the implementation of patient-centred care for learning-disabled clients Studies based on real cases relate chapter themes to clinical practice Discusses sensitive issues such as sexuality and spirituality, opening new avenues to enhanced care in difficult circumstances. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learning Disabilities: Themes and Perspectives
• Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences, United Kingdom, London
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750649569
• ISBN 13: 9780750649568
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 431 grams

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Synopsis

This book provides a practical look at the way in which the care of those with learning disabilities is changing from an autocratic to a democratic approach, encouraging clients to become more responsible for their own treatment regimes. The authors examine the implications for learning-disabled clients when directives from policy-makers have to be implemented.

This is a book that is rooted in real-life situations, showing how the profession can have the client at the centre of their concerns whilst still complying with Policy. It is a book that will be of practical use to all nurses working with learning-disabled clients and takes a unique approach to the subject

• A practice-focused guide to the implementation of patient-centred care for learning-disabled clients


• Studies based on real cases relate chapter themes to clinical practice


• Discusses sensitive issues such as sexuality and spirituality, opening new avenues to enhanced care in difficult circumstances