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Leadership in health care

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: London : Sage, 2019Edition: 4th edDescription: xvi, 343pISBN:
  • 9781526459404
  • 9781526459398
  • 9781526471406
Other title:
  • Leadership in healthcare
Subject(s): NLM classification:
  • HF 120.
Contents:
Part 1: The individual -- 1. The nature of leadership -- 2. What makes a leader? -- 3. Culture, diversity and values -- 4. Theories of leadership -- Part 2: The team -- 5. Team life -- 6. Interdisciplinary and interprofessional working -- 7. Communication and leadership -- 8. Problem solving -- 9. Ethical, legal and professional aspects in leadership -- 10. Managing conflict -- 11. Emotional intelligence -- Part 3: The organisation -- 12. Theory of organisational life -- 13. Quality -- 14. Leadership for change.
Summary: The Fourth Edition of Leadership in Healthcare responds to the ever-growing importance of leadership to a healthcare professional's role today and includes updated content to reflect the new guidelines set out in the 2018 Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards. The need for leadership in an everyday context is highlighted throughout the book with reference to both theory and practice. There are case studies, practical examples, reflective questions and even anecdotes from the authors' own experience, showing students the potential and application of leadership. There are also activities that enable students to engage with every facet of leadership, as it connects to topics such as team-work, communication, problem-solving, emotional intelligence, critical self-reflection and quality of care. New to the Fourth Edition: A new chapter on Ethical, Legal and Professional Aspects in Leadership; Content updates in-line with the 2018 NMC Standards, the new NMC code, and Revalidation.
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Book David Adams Library (Royal Marsden) Shelves WA525 BAR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Issued 09/11/2023 0000007691
Book Newcomb Library at Homerton Healthcare Shelves WX 200 BAR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 17277
Book PRUH Education Centre Library Shelves WX 200 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available B04850
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Book South London and Maudsley Trust Library Shelves HF 120 BAR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 023237

Part 1: The individual -- 1. The nature of leadership -- 2. What makes a leader? -- 3. Culture, diversity and values -- 4. Theories of leadership -- Part 2: The team -- 5. Team life -- 6. Interdisciplinary and interprofessional working -- 7. Communication and leadership -- 8. Problem solving -- 9. Ethical, legal and professional aspects in leadership -- 10. Managing conflict -- 11. Emotional intelligence -- Part 3: The organisation -- 12. Theory of organisational life -- 13. Quality -- 14. Leadership for change.

The Fourth Edition of Leadership in Healthcare responds to the ever-growing importance of leadership to a healthcare professional's role today and includes updated content to reflect the new guidelines set out in the 2018 Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards.

The need for leadership in an everyday context is highlighted throughout the book with reference to both theory and practice. There are case studies, practical examples, reflective questions and even anecdotes from the authors' own experience, showing students the potential and application of leadership. There are also activities that enable students to engage with every facet of leadership, as it connects to topics such as team-work, communication, problem-solving, emotional intelligence, critical self-reflection and quality of care.

New to the Fourth Edition:

A new chapter on Ethical, Legal and Professional Aspects in Leadership;
Content updates in-line with the 2018 NMC Standards, the new NMC code, and Revalidation.

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