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Children of the state: Reforming the case system. New Labour and corporate parenting
This book chapter discusses the role of the government as corporate patent to children who are unable to live with their birth parents. It describes and offers critical reflection on proposals to improve the education achievement of such children and their relational continuity with social workers.
Sexual health in mental health practice
This book chapter aims to consider the concept of sexual health; identify some of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections; discuss contraceptive methods; and explore the role of the mental health practitioner in facilitating good sexual health.
Reactions of patients and carers
This book chapter discusses the ways in which people react to news of terminal illness.
Respect
This book chapter discusses respect as an ethic of healthcare.
Respiratory health in mental health practice
This book chapter aims to outline the structures of the respiratory system and their functions; identify the causes of respiratory disease among individuals with mental health problems; discuss the altered physiology of common respiratory cinditions; discuss ways to assess respiratory health; demonstrate an understanding of the effects of smoking on the respiratory system; and discuss the ways in which the respiratory function of indivuals with mental health problems can be enhanced.
Physical health assessment in mental health practice
This book chapter aims to discuss the importance of providing effective physical health assessments for individuals with mental health problems; explain the processes of conducting a comprehensive health history; and identify the health parameters which should be assessed as part of the physical examination for individuals with mental health propblems.
Oncology in mental health practice
This book chapter aims to explain the relationships between mental health problems and cancer; explain the basics of cancer; discuss local cancer health policy and how it can act as guidance for supporting an individual; and explain how cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment can be tailored in relation to a person's mental ill-health.
Wound care in mental health
This book chapter aims to describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin and the process of wound healing; explain wound assessment strategies; discuss the management of acute and chronic wounds; and consider individuals with pressure ulcers and those who self-harm.
Multi-disciplinary teams
This book chapter discusses the importance of multi-disciplinary teamwork - which involves individual professions communicating and collaborating with other disciplines in the team to plan, agree, and implement an excellent standard of palliative care - in contemporary palliative care.
What is reflective writing?
This chapter explores what reflective writing is, why reflection is important, types of reflection and the reflective models available. The chapter goes on to address critical reflective writing, how to structure a reflective essay and summaries how to write reflectively.