Psychosocial
Approaches to Podiatry
"Emphasizes
the practical side of the subject and ensures that the cultural,
gender and social issues that confront the podiatrist are
all considered" |
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Psychosocial
Approaches to Podiatry - A Companion for Practice
Editors: Anne Mandy, Janet McInnes, Kevin Lucas
Publisher: Churchill
Livingstone (2002); 168 pages
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Psychosocial
Approaches to Podiatry written by respected lecturers
with a wealth of experience within the field, this unique
book provides a problem-based approach to understanding psychological
and social difficulties that people often experience and present
to podiatrists. The organisation of the Psychosocial Approaches
to Podiatry is around real case studies emphasizes the practical
side of the subject and ensures that the cultural, gender
and social issues that confront the podiatrist are all considered.
With their awareness of the undergraduate syllabus together
with the concrete issues facing practising podiatrists, the
authors have provided a clear and highly readable text that
will be an indispensable guide to students and practitioners
alike in preparing intellectually and emotionally for the
range of situations they will encounter in their practice.
Features
of Psychosocial Approaches to Podiatry - A Companion for Practice:
*
Meets the specific need in the curriculum for psychosocial
aspects - unique amongst podiatry textbooks
* Specifically relevant to podiatry practice - ideal for those
already qualified
* Problem-based approach reflects current teaching approach
- easy for students to relate to practice
* Uses case examples to illustrate the theory and to provide
basis for student discussion and projects
* Readable and affordable!
Contents of Psychosocial Approaches to Podiatry -
A Companion for Practice:
Introduction: using problem-based learning.
1. Sociology of
the podiatry profession.
2. A newly qualified
podiatrist.
3. Private practitioners
and continuous professional development.
4. Psychological
problems of the menopause.
5. Problems of retirement
and the sickness role.
6. Problems of personality
and addictive behaviour.
7. A client from
an ethnic minority.
8. A recently bereaved
elderly lady.
9. The relationship
between socioeconomic status and health.
10. Dealing with
children and their parents.
11. Dealing with
sensitive and confidential material.
12. An adolescent
with a suspected eating disorder.
13. The conflict
between medical and social needs.
14. The importance
of self-efficacy.
15. A disabled adolescent
with an interest in complementary medicine.
16. A diabetic who
must stop smoking.
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