Managing Diversity & Inequality in Health Care

Managing Diversity & Inequality in Health Care Synopsis

This volume focuses specifically on the importance of managing diversity in todays health services. It examines what is meant by managing diversity and outlines the nature of current inequalities in the UK, and their implications for health care professionals. A practicaland practice focussed guide to developing the management skills and understanding required, this book provides an accessible mix of theory and practice, and a unique emphasis on real life applications. These are drawn from all sectors of healthcare, acute and primary, as well as the private and independent sectors. It explicitly and realistically explores the interface between management skills and knowledge and quality, fit-for-purpose practice.Accessible: Unique combination of clearly explained theory and real-life examples Expert contributors who bring their own expert knowledge and experiences to life Up-to date information on the context of health services today and the context of diversity and inequality Relevant: Specifically aimed at nurses and nursing Practical - readers reflect on real life examples to see how they can use their skills in practice

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