Supported by a companion skills volume and website, Foundation Studies for Caring is a comprehensive introductory text for all health professionals, which maps directly on to the key skills framework. Taking a student-centred learning and interprofessional approach, it is the most inclusive and engaging theory text in the market.

EDWARD ALAN GLASPER is Professor of Nursing and Director of Child Health Services at the University of Southampton, UK.

Introduction
Study Skills; C.Rees& A.Glasper
PART 1: INSIGHTS INTO THE CONTEXT OF CARING
Interprofessional Learning; J.Morgan
Evidence-Based Practice and Research; T.Pengelly
Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues; L.Rogers
Communication; A.Glasper& J.Quiddington
Culture; J.Richardson
Public Health and Health Promotion; G.Clay
Healthcare Governance; A.Glasper& R.Farrelly
PART 2: INSIGHTS INTO ESSENTIAL CARE ISSUES
Moving and Handling; M.Aylott
Nutritional Assessment and Needs; P.Jackson
Fluid Balance in Children; V.Lockyer-Stevens
Fluid Balance in Adults; A.Francis
Infection Prevention and Control; M.Bennallick
Pharmacology and Medicines; J.Bastin& K.Jackson
Pain Management; E.Mann
Safeguarding Children; H.McCluskey& M.Robbins
Safeguarding Adults; M.Robbins, H.McCluskey& J.Dedmen
PART 3: INSIGHTS INTO CARE WITH CLIENT GROUPS
Maternity; B.Rees& C.Rees
Care of the Neonate; M.Aylott
Care of the Child and Young Person; A.Glasper, J.Kelsey & G.McEwing
Care of the Acutely Ill Child; G.McEwing& J.Kelsey
Care of the Adolescent; M.Cooper, A.Glasper& C.Taylor
Care of the Adult Surgical; K.Hambridge& G.McEwing
Care of the Adult Medical; M.Chambers, A.Kane& K.Tattersall
Care of the Older Adult Community; C.Gibbon& A.Cochrane
Mental Health; J.Rawlinson
Learning Disability; K.Humphrys, T.Gilbert & N.Jackson
PART 4: INSIGHTS INTO CARE SETTINGS
Rehabilitation; S.O'Connor
Loss, Grief, Bereavement and Palliative Care; L.Rogers& P.Turner
Emergency Care and Interventions; J.Knight& R.Palmer
Child Emergency Care and Resuscitation; J.Kelsey& G.McEwing
Adult Emergency Care and Resuscitation; J.Heath
HIV and Infectious Disease Management; V.Melby
Primary Care; S.Maslin-Prothero, S.Ashby& S.Taylor
Complementary and Alternative Medicine; A.McConnon.