Rachel Roberts – författare

En förutsättning för att kunna ge patienter omvårdnad av god kvalitet är att övervaka, observera och dokumentera patienternas vitalparametrar. Denna viktiga och praktiska bok hjälper dig att utveckla dina teoretiska och praktiska kunskaper om vuxna patienter som vårdas på sjukhus, privata vårdinrättningar eller inom hemsjukvården. Förutom bedömning och övervakning av patienter omfattar boken även:infektionskontrollsmärthanteringkommunikationnutritionreflekterande verksamhet.Till din hjälp för att inhämta ny kunskap i ämnet finns kunskapsmål, fallstudier, viktiga termer, övningar och flervalsfrågor.Vitalparametrar i sjuksköterskans perspektiv är ett måste för sjuksköterskestudenter och nyutexaminerade sjuksköterskor som arbetar inom vårdens olika områden.

The fourth volume in the successful IFTE series provides an international perspective on the knowledge and professional development of the English teaching workforce. It provides a state-of-the-art review of English teaching and teachers and how they are developed over time.With contributions from leading scholars around the world, this volume is divided into four sections that follow the journey of an English teacher from being a student, to the latter stages of professional development and becoming a teacher. It sheds light on how different elements such as school culture, professional development, higher-level qualifications, professional associations and government policies contribute or detract from retention and job satisfaction.International Perspectives on English Teacher Development serves as ideal reading for the research and teacher education community along with teachers and student teachers globally.

The fourth volume in the successful IFTE series provides an international perspective on the knowledge and professional development of the English teaching workforce. It provides a state-of-the-art review of English teaching and teachers and how they are developed over time.With contributions from leading scholars around the world, this volume is divided into four sections that follow the journey of an English teacher from being a student, to the latter stages of professional development and becoming a teacher. It sheds light on how different elements such as school culture, professional development, higher-level qualifications, professional associations and government policies contribute or detract from retention and job satisfaction.International Perspectives on English Teacher Development serves as ideal reading for the research and teacher education community along with teachers and student teachers globally.

First Prize in Primary health care in the 2017 BMA Medical Book AwardsWritten by a team of practising GPs and CSA examiners, in collaboration with the recent CSA Role-Player Lead responsible for training and quality-assuring the work of the simulated patients in the exam, The CSA Exam: Maximizing your Success is a key resource for trainees and their trainers, in preparing for this component of the MRCGP assessment. Designed to help readers prepare and master the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to pass, it focuses on what is truly expected by examiners and demystifies all aspects of the exam.Giving insight into how candidates and trainers can maximize their potential, The CSA Exam: Maximizing your Success includes:• Essential Learning Points, and Hints and Tips on ‘Getting Started’, ‘The Consultation’ and ‘On the Day’• Advice on applying an ethical approach to consultations and dealing with possible areas of concern• A variety of cases, to help practise exam technique and to aid candidates in the creation of their own cases• A companion website at www.wiley.com/go/Roberts/CSAExam featuring 18 video clips to accompany the written cases and marking schemesTaking an approach to preparation which looks at the candidate, simulated patients and the assessment itself, The CSA Exam: Maximizing your Success provides MRCGP candidates and GP trainers with an invaluable and unique resource for success in the exam.

Accurate clinical observations are the key to good patient care and fundamental to nursing practice. Vital Signs for Nurses will support anyone in care delivery to enhance their skills, reflect upon their own practice and assist in their continuing professional development. This practical introductory text explores how to make assessments of heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, pain and nutrition. It also looks at issues of infection control, record-keeping and legal and ethical considerations. With case studies and examples throughout, this text will be invaluable to all healthcare assistants, student nurses, Trainee Assistant Practitioners and students on foundation degrees.