The third edition of this popular introductory text features two new chapters: Ethics in Nursing and Health Informatics; the contents have been reorganized into a theory/practice structure and coverage of cultural and branch issues has been improved throughout. An exceptionally clear text which demonstrates how knowledge can be applied to practice.

"This is an excellent text which will provide relevant information to take the student right through the Common Foundation Programme. It is easy to read, well set out, applicable to all branches of nursing and up-to-date." - Jill Kneath-Jones, University of Glamorgan, UK

Introduction
PART I - NURSING IN CONTEXT
Managing Nursing Care; R.Hogston
Promoting Health; E.Porter & G.Watkinson
The Politics of Health; S.Moore
PART II - NURSING INTERVENTIONS
Infection Control and Administration of Medications; S.Parboteeah
Eating and Drinking; S.M.Green & P.M.Simpson
Elimination; B.Marjoram
Respiration and Circulation; R.Sadik, C.Walker & D.Elliott
Body Image and Sexuality; S.Carter & A.J.Green
Movement and Mobility; I.Douglas & W.Arnett
Dying, Death and Spirituality; P.Russell
Wound Management; P.Jackson & N.Chambers
PART III - PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
Understanding Ourselves; C.Allen
Reflective Practice; M.Jasper
Social Behaviour and Professional Interactions; P.Russell
Nursing Practice in an Interprofessional Context; J.McCray
Challenges to Professional Practice; M.Jasper
Genetics Within an Ethical Framework; D.Pogson
Health Informatics; A.Keen
Answers to Test Yourself! Questions & Activities

RICHARD HOGSTON is Dean of the Faculty of Health, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. He co-edited the first and second editions (with Penny Simpson) as well as contributing a chapter to both.

BARBARA MARJORAM is Senior Lecturer in Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southampton, UK. She has also contributed a chapter to both previous editions.