Includes bibliographical references and index.

This title takes a unique approach to the study of children's nursing by tackling the broad, overarching issues which are essential to contemporary practice chapter by chapter. The authors focus on critically analysing research, evidence and theory, to help students meet the needs of the new degree curriculum. Child-Centred Nursing presents a unique approach by bringing children to the fore of the discussion about their health and health care. It encourages you to think critically about children, their families and contemporary practice issues. It promotes reflection on how you can develop innovative practice so as to improve children's health outcomes and their experiences of health care. Clinical case studies and critical thinking exercises are included in each chapter, creating and sustaining a clear link between professional practice, research and theory. The book is essential reading for all pre-registration and post-graduate students studying children's and young people's health care.

Also available in printed form ISBN 9781446248607

Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.