This much-needed text provides guidance for health care professionals on the issues and controversies surrounding screening and on good practice in the use of screening tests. The role of the UK National Screening Committee is explored, along with the problems faced when implementing screening programmes in developing countries.

"The search for health needs" was first identified in the 1970s as a key principle that informs and underpins the practice of health visiting. This book draws together pertinent research in this area, and presents the practical implications.

Teaches parents how to work out what kind of baby they have, what kind of mother and father they are, and what kind of parenting plan will work best for them. Believing that babies need to become part of the family, the author has developed a programme that works with infants as young as a day old.

'Self Assessment by Ten Teachers' allows medical students to assess their knowledge and understanding in obstetrics and gynaecology, and to practise their exam technique. This book is an ideal accompaniment to 'Obstetrics' and 'Gynaecology by Ten Teachers', as well as a standalone revision book.

A thought-provoking, informative, very frank but also moving and charming book about what life is like for a carer.

An insightful, tender and inspiring memoir that explores the emotional side of a doctor's working life.'Sensitive, honest and, yes, brave ... Compulsive reading'Nigella Lawson'Heartfelt, honest, illuminating and wise'JULIA SAMUEL, author of Grief Works

This is the first book to provide a complete guide to assessment across Health and Social Care. It truly takes an interdisciplinary approach to the assessment process and explores all the necessary policy and practice.

Provides an in-depth guide to how shiatsu can form part of modern maternity care. This book offers tips on how to use core midwifery skills of touch, gentle pressure and massage in a more systematic and focused way. It also discusses the actions necessary to establish its use in a maternity unit, including training and professional issues.

From the author of the acclaimed Running on Ritalin, the first rhoroughly balanced and deep;ly informative gude to helping parents make the best treatment decisions--with and without medication--for children with psychological problems.

Silent Grief is a book for and about "suicide survivors" - those who have been left behind by the suicide of a friend or loved one. Written by a suicide survivor, this book gives valuable insights into living in the wake of suicide, providing useful strategies and support for those affected by suicide, as well as professionals working with them.

Containing practical suggestions for each topic, this title is intended for families seeking emotional and practical support after a pregnancy loss. It aims to offer a positive first step for bereaved parents and their families, providing support and guidance to help resolve the grief and enable them to look to the future with hope.

This book offers an accessible and sympathetic introduction for relatives, carers and professionals looking after or training to work with people with dementia. Drawing on the two 'laws of dementia', the author explains the causes of communication problems, mood disturbances and 'deviant' behaviours.

This book aims to help students understand the nature of helping relationships and the specific skills involved in initiating and maintaining a helping relationship.

Completely revised and updated to reflect significant changes in practice, 'Skills in Clinical Nursing' progresses from the simple to the complex, with each chapter placing techniques in the perspectives of client anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.

Features skills and techniques of cognitive behaviour approach for those with little or no prior experience in CBT. This book uses case examples from a variety of settings to illustrate the skills needed at each stage of the therapeutic process. It is suitable for people willing to learn therapeutic skills in CBT.

This book provides a practical and accessible, skills-based text on how to implement and engage in clinical supervision, with real-life examples.

Written in clear language for the lay reader, especially parents. Covers a wide range of sleep problems in children and adolescents, giving practical advice about the recognition of causes, prevention and treatment. Emphasises the importance of children sleeping well for their development and the welfare of the family as a whole.