Description
Exploring all aspects of nursing practice through the lens of diversity and cultural awareness, this second edition is fully updated with new content the impact of Covid-19, LGBTQIA+ issues and ageism.
Why do you need this book?
- Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC standards
- Understanding how a patient's ethnic, cultural, gender and religious identity affects their experience of healthcare is central to providing person-centred care
- You will need to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and tailor your nursing practice to their individual needs
- Case studies illustrate what diversity and cultural awareness means in practice while activities encourage you to reflect on your own practice and experiences
About the Author
Beverley Brathwaite became a registered adult nurse in 1991, working clinically in acute general medicine, tissue viability and practice development. Gaining a degree and MSc, Beverley is also a registered teacher with the NMC and currently working on her PhD. Beverley's teaching focus has ranged from tissue viability, to acute and long-term nursing care, to evidence-based practice, to inequalities in health. She has worked with undergraduate degree students from all fields, as well as nursing associates.
Book Information
ISBN 9781529779264
Author Beverley Brathwaite
Format Hardback
Page Count 216
Imprint Learning Matters Ltd
Publisher Sage Publications Ltd
Weight(grams) 550g
