Watson's clinical nursing and related sciences / edited by Mike Walsh, Alison Crumbie

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section 1 The context of care *The nature of nursing *Therapeutic communication and nursing practice *Ageing and health *Death, grief and loss *Primary health care and working with patients with long-term conditions Section 2 Key clinical principles *Principles of pharmacology *Non-medical prescribing *The management of pain *Infection and disease *Clinical investigations Section 3 Specific patient groups *Caring for the patient with cancer *Caring for the patient with a cardiovascular disorder *Caring for the patient with a respiratory disorder *Caring for the patient with a haematological disorder *Caring for the patient with a disorder of the gastrointestinal system *Caring for the patient with a liver, biliary tract or exocrine pancreas disorder *Caring for the patient with a nutritional disorder *Caring for the patient with a disorder of the endocrine system *Caring for the patient with a disorder of the renal system *Caring for the patient with a disorder of the nervous system *Caring for the patient with a disorder of the senses *Caring for the patient with a disorder of the male reproductive system *Caring for the patient with a female reproductive system disorder *Caring for the patient with a disorder of the musculoskeletal system *Caring for the patient with a skin disorder *Caring for the patient with substance misuse or self-harm Appendix 1: Resuscitation Guidelines Appendix 2: Evidence-Based Practice: The Top 20 Things You Most Need to Know Index

This edition reflects the growing importance of primary health and the community, the move towards evidence-based practice and the importance of the multi-disciplinary team. The text is designed to emphasise the importance of holistic, patient-focussed nursing