Patient Assessment and Care Planning in Nursing
Key features:
• Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards
• Introduces commonly used assessment tools alongside broader considerations, including preventative healthcare assessment and acting in a patient's best interests.
• Scenarios and case studies illustrate theory, principles and complex assessment
• Develops the critical thinking and decision-making skills which are essential for effective practice
Although this was not Mental Health specific, the core principles covered in this book are relevant for all fields. The links to NMC Standards, as well as the case studies and activities really bring the subject to life and support the student to embed their learning.
Excellent introduction to this topic. Ideas are presented in a clear and logical manner. Each chapter includes (realistic) case studies and appropriate learning activities for students to complete (with outline answers also provided -which is not always the case in textbooks).
Manages to pack a lot of information into a compact and easy to read format.
This book aligns perfectly with most of the learning outcomes for our module. It aligns with what we are teaching our future nurses in regard to the essential knowledge and skills needed for person centred care planning. It is easy for students to understand and allows them to explore in more depth regarding not only the philosophy of care planning but the practicalities of care planning. It has helped students understand the importance of care planning, although they may not feel it is being done at times in practice understanding that we do it every time we meet a patient. It also reminds students of the evidence base behind care planning. It has a strong presence throughout the module.
easy to read, linking to the future nurse standards which links in with the proficiencies within the practice document
This is a comprehensive guide that covers essential knowledge and skills needed for effective patient assessment and care planning, It uses a person centred approach, emphasising on evidence based practice. The case studies will assist readers in applying theory to practice.