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Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Nursing and Midwifery: Towards a Critical Social Science
Contributor(s): Adams, Jon (Editor), Tovey, Philip (Editor)
ISBN: 0415368464     ISBN-13: 9780415368469
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $199.50  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: December 2007
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This book explores the historical, social, political and cultural facets of integration between complementary and alternative medicine and nursing/midwifery. It examines the ever-expanding integration in relation to:

  • the role and conceptualization of the patient
  • the role and responsibilities of different professional healthcare providers (nurses, midwives, alternative therapists, etc)
  • the future provision and approach of nursing and midwifery practice
  • the challenges and opportunities currently facing healthcare systems as a result of integration.

This innovative book provides the first critical overview of this important field of health research. It is important reading for medical sociologists, nurses and other health professionals - as well as students in these areas - with an interest in complementary and alternative medicine.
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BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Nursing - Maternity, Perinatal, Women's Health
- Medical | Alternative & Complementary Medicine
- Medical | Allied Health Services - General
Dewey: 610.73
LCCN: 2007008377
Physical Information: 0.64" H x 6.19" W x 9.44" (0.92 lbs) 192 pages
 
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This book explores the historical, social, political and cultural facets of integration between complementary and alternative medicine and nursing/midwifery. It examines the ever-expanding integration in relation to:

  • the role and conceptualization of the patient
  • the role and responsibilities of different professional healthcare providers (nurses, midwives, alternative therapists, etc)
  • the future provision and approach of nursing and midwifery practice
  • the challenges and opportunities currently facing healthcare systems as a result of integration.

This innovative book provides the first critical overview of this important field of health research. It is important reading for medical sociologists, nurses and other health professionals - as well as students in these areas - with an interest in complementary and alternative medicine.