Advanced Practitioner in Primary Care

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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Beskrivning

Equipping Advanced Practitioners with the skills, insight, and confidence to lead in modern primary care The Advanced Practitioner in Primary Care is a timely resource that provides current and aspiring Advanced Practitioners (APs) with a practical roadmap for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in complex and fast-paced primary care environments. Built on the four pillars of advanced practice—clinical practice, leadership, education, and research—this text supports practitioners in bridging the gap between academic theory and clinical application. Written by experienced clinicians and educators, this book is framed by national and international guidelines—applicable to adult, paediatric, and mental health contexts—and reinforced by real-world case studies that contextualise concepts and build confidence in managing diverse clinical scenarios. Providing the structured support and evidence-informed guidance necessary for confident, competent, and reflective practice, The Advanced Practitioner in Primary Care: Covers complex consultation skills, clinical reasoning, systems-based clinical assessments, and decision-making with evidence-informed guidanceAddresses the management of uncertainty and diverse patient presentations, including frailty and paediatricsOffers practical insights on getting the most from supervision and professional development pathwaysIncludes a dedicated chapter on prescribing and medication management tailored for APsDiscusses the evolving scope of the AP role in the context of local, national, and international policyThe Advanced Practitioner in Primary Care is essential reading for trainee and established APs working in primary care, as well as for nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and other professionals transitioning into general practice. It is also ideal for postgraduate programmes in advanced clinical practice and a valuable resource for educators and primary care teams supporting AP development.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-02-05
Mått:204 x 253 x 28 mm
Vikt:1 021 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Advanced Clinical Practice
Antal sidor:432
Förlag:John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:9781394253739

Utforska kategorier

Omvårdnad inom Medicin
Primärvård inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Josey Coaten is a lecturer and Programme Director for the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice at the University of Hull. An experienced registered nurse and Advanced Clinical Practitioner, she is also a non-medical independent prescriber. Josey brings extensive experience from primary care, having held roles from practice nurse to Senior ACP. She holds a postgraduate certificate in academic practice and is a Fellow of AdvancedHE. Sarah Pay has experience as a lecturer in the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice programme at the University of Hull and currently works as an ACP and clinical educator at Haxby Group. With a background in adult nursing, she has worked extensively in primary care as both a practice nurse and a Senior ACP. She is a non-medical prescriber and holds a postgraduate certificate in academic practice, as well as being a Fellow of AdvancedHE.

Innehållsförteckning

Preface xxiiiAcknowledgements xxvUnit 1 The ACP Role in Primary Care 1Chapter 1 Scope of Practice and Role Within Primary Care 3Chapter 2 How to Get the Most from Supervision in Primary Care 14Chapter 3 Patient-centered Care 28Chapter 4 Clinical Uncertainty 43Unit 2 Leadership 53Chapter 5 Leadership 55Chapter 6 Research 68Chapter 7 Education and Teaching in Primary Care 79Unit 3 Consultation Skills 89Chapter 8 Consultation Models 91Chapter 9 Advanced Clinical Reasoning 105Unit 4 Clinical Examination and Assessment 119Chapter 10 History Taking in Primary Care 121Chapter 11 Introduction to Clinical Examination in Primary Care 138Chapter 12 The Respiratory System 156Chapter 13 Cardiovascular Assessment 180Chapter 14 Abdominal and an Overview of Genitourinary Assessment 197Chapter 15 Neurology Assessment 225Chapter 16 Musculoskeletal and RheumatologicalChapter 17 Ear, Nose, and Throat Examination 278Chapter 18 Dermatology in Primary Care 294Chapter 19 Pediatric Presentations in Primary Care 317Chapter 20 Mental Health Presentations in Primary Care 339Chapter 21 Frailty Assessment 357Chapter 22 The Advanced Clinical Practitioner as a Prescriber 368Chapter 23 Completing the Consultation and Developing as anIndex 393