Public Health in Policy and Practice
A Sourcebook for Health Visitors and Community Nurses
Description:... This book is a key text for health visitors and other community health nurses for whom public health is the key issue for future practice. It examines and defines public health nursing, explores its theoretical basis, and provides a guide to practice issues. A range of perspectives is provided, each evaluated to demonstrate their rationale and implications for practice. Includes chapters on epidemiology, assessment, planning, as well as examples of practice working with both individuals and on a community-wide level.First text at this level to explore and evaluate the public health role of the community nurseHighly respected editorReflects the changes in community education and practiceResearch-basedComprehensive exploration of underlying principles combined with evaluation of issues and dilemmas for practice
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