Learning disabilities : a non-specialist introduction for nursing, health and social care /: a non-specialist introduction for nursing, health and social care. (2022)
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- Book
- Title:
- Learning disabilities : a non-specialist introduction for nursing, health and social care /: a non-specialist introduction for nursing, health and social care. (2022)
- Main Title:
- Learning disabilities : a non-specialist introduction for nursing, health and social care
- Further Information:
- Note: Chris Barber.
- Authors:
- Barber, Christopher
- Contents:
- Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; About the author ; ; Chapter 1 Introduction ; 1.1 Who is this book for?; 1.2 A brief overview of the book; ; Chapter 2 What is learning disability? ; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Definition; 2.3 Basic history; 2.4 What it means to have a learning disability; 2.5 Conclusion; ; Chapter 3 Nursing support for those with profound and multiple learning disabilities ; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 What is PMLD?; 3.3 Twelve activities of daily living; 3.4 Conclusion; ; Chapter 4 Learning disability legislation and reports ; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Differences between Bills, Acts, White Papers, Green Papers and reports; 4.3 Key documents relating to learning disabilities; 4.4 Suggestions for further research; 4.5 Conclusion; ; Chapter 5 Medical care and support for those with a learning disability ; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Healthcare needs of those with a learning disability; 5.3 Roles of the nurse; 5.4 Professional development opportunities; 5.5 Conclusion; ; Chapter 6 Learning disability and consent to treatment ; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 What is consent?; 6.3 Forms of consent; 6.4 Mental Capacity Act 2005; 6.5 Assessing mental capacity; 6.6 The role of the nurse; 6.7 Conclusion; ; Chapter 7 Learning disability and mental health ; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 What is mental health?; 7.3 Forms of mental ill-health; 7.4 Prevalence; 7.5 The role of the nurse; 7.6 Conclusion; ; Chapter 8 Learning disability and forensic care ; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 What are forensic services?;Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; About the author ; ; Chapter 1 Introduction ; 1.1 Who is this book for?; 1.2 A brief overview of the book; ; Chapter 2 What is learning disability? ; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Definition; 2.3 Basic history; 2.4 What it means to have a learning disability; 2.5 Conclusion; ; Chapter 3 Nursing support for those with profound and multiple learning disabilities ; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 What is PMLD?; 3.3 Twelve activities of daily living; 3.4 Conclusion; ; Chapter 4 Learning disability legislation and reports ; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Differences between Bills, Acts, White Papers, Green Papers and reports; 4.3 Key documents relating to learning disabilities; 4.4 Suggestions for further research; 4.5 Conclusion; ; Chapter 5 Medical care and support for those with a learning disability ; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Healthcare needs of those with a learning disability; 5.3 Roles of the nurse; 5.4 Professional development opportunities; 5.5 Conclusion; ; Chapter 6 Learning disability and consent to treatment ; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 What is consent?; 6.3 Forms of consent; 6.4 Mental Capacity Act 2005; 6.5 Assessing mental capacity; 6.6 The role of the nurse; 6.7 Conclusion; ; Chapter 7 Learning disability and mental health ; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 What is mental health?; 7.3 Forms of mental ill-health; 7.4 Prevalence; 7.5 The role of the nurse; 7.6 Conclusion; ; Chapter 8 Learning disability and forensic care ; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 What are forensic services?; 8.3 Prevalence; 8.4 A journey through forensic services; 8.5 The role of the nurse; 8.6 Conclusion; ; Chapter 9 Sexuality and people with a learning disability ; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 What is sexuality?; 9.3 Issues regarding sexuality and those with a learning disability; 9.4 The law; 9.5 Issues around consent; 9.6 The role of the nurse; 9.7 Conclusion; ; Chapter 10 Ageing and those with a learning disability ; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 What is old age?; 10.3 Normal ageing; 10.4 Common medical conditions; 10.5 Dementia; 10.6 The role of the nurse; 10.7 Conclusion; ; Chapter 11 Dying, death and bereavement and people with a learning disability ; 11.1 Introduction; 11.2 Dying; 11.3 Death; 11.4 Do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR); 11.5 Bereavement; 11.6 The role of the nurse; 11.7 Conclusion; ; Chapter 12 Care and support for those who are informal caregivers ; 12.1 Introduction; 12.2 What is 'informal caregiving'?; 12.3 Experiences of those who are caregivers; 12.4 Caregiver legislation and strategy; 12.5 The roles of the nurse; 12.6 Conclusion; ; Chapter 13 Disability and carer discrimination ; 13.1 Introduction; 13.2 What is discrimination?; 13.3 Anti-discrimination legislation; 13.4 Experiences of those who have a learning disability; 13.5 The roles of the nurse; 13.6 Conclusion; ; Chapter 14 Learning disability and spirituality ; 14.1 Introduction; 14.2 What is spirituality?; 14.3 Barriers to experiencing and practising spirituality; 14.4 Spiritual resources; 14.5 The role of the nurse; 14.6 Conclusion; ; Chapter 15 The future and learning disability ; 15.1 Introduction; 15.2 Past; 15.3 Present; 15.4 Future; 15.5 Conclusion; ; Glossary; Resources; Index … (more)
- Publisher Details:
- Cheltenham : Lantern Publishing
- Publication Date:
- 2022
- Extent:
- 1 online resource
- Subjects:
- 616.858890231
Learning disabilities -- Nursing
Learning disabled -- Care - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9781914962011
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781914962004
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- Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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