An introduction to population, sociological and psychological influences on health and delivery of healthcare in the UK for medical students.

A guide to study skills for students on health and social care foundation degree programmes.

Focusing on key areas of surveillance and assessment of the population's health and wellbeing, this book is concerned with assessing and describing the needs, health and wellbeing of specific populations, communities and groups. Case studies, activities and research summaries are used throughout to help the reader understand how to apply theory to practice.

Provides updated guidance on radiological protection from cosmic radiation in aviation, taking into account the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) system of radiological protection, the data on exposures in aviation, and experience gained worldwide in the management of exposures in aviation.

With a view to promoting better patient outcomes, well-being for practitioners, and support for those who feel compelled to 'speak out' and challenge bad practice, Courage in Healthcare is an invaluable resource for any healthcare practitioner working in the NHS today, a rallying call and a practical guide.

This book explains why and how you can improve your medical practice through using a variety of investigative skills.

This is the ideal step-by-step guide on how to write successful research proposals in the health sciences, whether it is for a thesis or dissertation review committee, an ethical review committee or a grant funding committee.

By using a unique format made up of over 150 frequently asked questions and corresponding answers, Key Questions in Healthcare covers the what, why, where and how in legal and ethical issues related to healthcare.

Presented in a unique and easy-to-use dictionary format, this practical guide will help students and practitioners understand and apply the principles of effective communication.