An Introduction to Community and Primary Health Care - Softcover

Guzys, Diana; Petrie, Eileen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1107633095 ISBN 13: 9781107633094

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2013

Synopsis

Community nursing is the fastest growing area of nursing practice in Australia. This book offers an engaging introduction to the theory, skills and application of community and primary health care. Based on the 'Social Model of Health', An Introduction to Community and Primary Health Care explores how social and environmental factors impact healthcare in Australian communities. It discusses the principles of health and mental health promotion, the importance of cultural competence and the practice of community needs assessment. The book is divided into three parts - theory, skills and health professionals in practice. This latter section is unique to this book and encourages students to consider how various nursing roles address issues of social justice, equality and access. Readable and highly practical, An Introduction to Community and Primary Health Care equips students with the theory, skills and understanding they will need as community and primary healthcare professionals working across Australia.

About this title

About the Authors

Diana Guzys is Lecturer in the Faculty of Health Sciences at La Trobe University.

Eileen Petrie is Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health at the University of Canberra.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107633095
• ISBN 13: 9781107633094
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 500