"A valuable resource which will capture the interest of all those involved in planning high quality care." C.Dickie. Lecturer Adult Nursing,University of the West of Scotland.
This accessible guide takes the mystery and fear out of care planning and will help you to develop a person centred approach to delivering good quality nursing care in all clinical settings. The book explores each part of the care planning process in detail and provides opportunities for you to reflect upon practice and to develop effective skills through:
- Interprofessional working
- Risk management
- Communication and listening skills
- Reflection
- Supervision
Practical examples demonstrate how best to complete care planning documents and samples are provided in the appendix for you to practice with. Useful websites and checklists are included to help you become more confident with the care planning process.
A Practical Guide to Care Planning in Health and Social Care is essential reading for all health and social care students involved in planning good quality care.
A structured plan is the essential foundation for the delivery of safe and effective care.
This publication successfully guides the reader through the stages of care planning using a simple yet systematic approach. Its strength lies in the carefully designed format which gives consideration to the evidence base as well as providing guidance for the practical application of care plans
