Improving partnership working between health and social care agencies has recently gained increased impetus as a result of New Labour's commitment to joined-up government. This book provides a detailed but accessible introduction to policy and practice at the interface between health and social care.

Using a unique cultural studies approach to assess the world of health promotion and public health policy, and with clear links between media theory and health communication in practice, this timely book examines the influence of both traditional and emerging forms of media on international public health.

This book is a must-read that addresses the changing roles and needs of students and lecturers from a wide range of health and social care backgrounds.

In almost all Western countries, concerted efforts are undertaken to stimulate the use of information and communication technology in healthcare. Yet the number of success stories are few. This textbook introduces readers to the challenges, the lessons learned and the new insights of health information management at the start of the 21st century.

This text aims to assist nurses grasping the complex context of current issues surrounding the process of needs assessment so that they could contribute to the debates and develop their practice appropriately.

While there may be consensus on the broader issues of the core objectives of the health care system, expectations differ between EU countries, and European national policy-makers. This book seeks firstly to assess the impact of the enlargement process and then to analyse the challenges that lie ahead in the field of health and health policy.

Nursing has a crucial role to play in the necessary review of today's health care systems. This book explores the ways in which nurses can engage with and influence the formation of health policy now, and for the future.

Systematically updated throughout, the 6th edition of this leading text takes the story of health policy to the end of the Blair era and into the early years of the Brown premiership. It offers a clear and thorough introduction to the history of the NHS, its funding and priorities, and to the process of policy making.

In this book the authors consider health promotion in a broad sense, they incorporate personal and social education, environmental education, self-esteem and empowerment.

This book argues for the importance of theoretical explanations that inform investigations of the social context of daily life, the social relations that affect opportunities for healthy lives, and the needs of communities.

Written using clear language this book shows how health promotion can be implemented while drawing on the main theories, models and evidence that inform practice. The book covers essential topics like lifestyle changes, health screening and patient education.

The work aims to inform pharmacists about major health issues like the effects of smoking; nutrition; exercise; oral health; family planning; women's health; child health; travel health; alcohol and mental health. The authors aim to show pharmacists what they can achieve in health promotion.

This book is the first ever practical guide to the valuable role that health promotion can play in disease outbreaks and health emergencies. The author draws on his personal international experience as well as including a range of case studies taken from disease outbreaks and health emergencies from Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa.

Defines key concepts of health, health promotion and community empowerment. This book also introduces readers to a 'social' model of health promotion practice, one that attempts to get at the underlying social determinants of disease. It helps readers understand the importance of power relations and their transformation in this practice.

Working with an international team of academics, professionals and experts, Angela Scriven and Margaret Hodgins have edited this up to date, unique book on the increasingly important settings approach to health promotion.

This book will guide you through the philosophical, methodological, theoretical, ethical and political underpinnings of health promotion to enable you to be a more effective practitioner. Although the book explores these various aspects, it is focused on assisting you in applying the ideas and concepts to practical implementation.

This fully updated edition will help students and professionals develop an understanding of the core health promotion theories.

The authors have joined forces again to reflect upon the ever changing world of health promotion. As a result, their highly respected textbook has been substantially rewritten to document both theoretical and practical developments within this important sphere of professional activity.

Health Promotion: The Basics introduces the fundamental theories and key concepts within this important area of health and social care, and translates these into practice. The chapters are structured around the WHO's Ottawa Charter (1986) and looks at health promotion on an individual and a societal level.

A practical guide for practitioners working at all levels in public health and health protection. It is aimed at individuals training in health protection and public health including those with a non-specialist background.

A comprehensive, research-based introduction to healthcare management, covering healthcare systems, services, organisations and management.

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