Bond, John, BA.

Sociology and health care : an introduction for nurses and other health care professionals / John Bond, Senga Bond. - 2nd ed. - Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone, 1994. - xi,289p. : ill. ; 25cm. - Project 2000 .

Previous ed.: 1986. Bibliography: p264-276. - Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 264-276) and index.

1.Sociology and health care -- 2.Perspectives in sociology -- 3.Social stratification -- 4.Social influences on health and the role of prevention -- 5.Family and life career -- 6.Health and the family -- 7.Health care organisations -- 8.The patient career -- 9.Interaction with patients -- 10.Dying, death and bereavement -- 11.The professional career -- 12.Doing sociology research -- 13.Appreciating sociology.

Presents an introduction to sociology for nurses and health professionals. This book is meant for undergraduate nurses and those on Dip Nurse course. It includes material on critical theory and feminist perspectives. Changes in the organization of the NHS are included in chapters on health care organizations and the sociology of the professions.

9780443040597 (pbk) : £14.95 0443040591

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Nursing--Social aspects
Social medicine.
Sociology.
Sociology, Medical--nurses' instruction
Delivery of Health Care--nurses' instruction
Health systems & services
Sociology & anthropology
Delivery of Health Care--nurses\' instruction
Sociology, Medical--nurses\' instruction

Medicine Sociology

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