Students taking professional programmes in health and social care now require an understanding of interprofessional working. This text provides pre-qualifying students with an accessible overview of the role, work and skills of a wide range of professionals. Illustrated with case studies throughout, it examines the rationale, skills and conditions required for interprofessional working, and provides insights into the roles and perspectives of professionals involved in health and social care.

'[H]ighly readable...recommended reading for all those on interprofessional programmes in health and social care.' - British Journal of Occupational Therapy

Introduction: G.Barrett, D.Sellman & J.Thomas
PART ONE: UNDERSTANDING INTERPROFESSIONAL WORKING
The Need for Interprofessional Working; K.Pollard, D.Selman & B.Senior
The Processes Required for Effective Interprofessional Working; G.Barrett & C. Keeping
PART TWO: PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES
Education; J.Tarr
Housing: N.Carlton & J.Ritchie
Medicine; L.Dow & N.Evans
Midwifery; S.Davis & R.Greenwood
Nursing; D.Sellman, M.Godsell & M.Townley
Occupational Therapy; F.Douglas & S. Evans
Physiotherapy; D.Hawes & D.Rees
The Police; P.Kennison & R.Fletcher
Probation; J.Lindsey
Radiography; J.Chianese & K.Holmes
Social Work; P.Taylor & A.Vatcher
Youth Work; B.Oliver & R.Pitt
PART THREE: THE FUTURE FOR INTERPROFESSIONAL WORKING
Issues for the Future; J.Thomas

GILLIAN BARRETT is Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at the University of the West of England, UK.

DEREK SELLMAN is Principal Lecturer, Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of the West of England, UK.

JUDITH THOMAS is Principal Lecturer, Faculty of Health and Social Care and Programme Leader for the BSc (Hons) Social Work at the University of the West of England, UK.