All pressure is not harmful. A certain amount of pressure can enhance performance. But excessive unrelenting negative pressure results in individuals experiencing stress. This book focuses on the why when and how stress occurs from working in the health service and on advisable approaches to take from the perspectives of the practitioner the workplace team and health care organisation. Beating Stress in the NHS helps NHS staff to learn how to control stress arising from patients' demands excessive workload continual organisational change and the plethora of government directives. It offers a straightforward overview of the whole subject combined with detailed information about controlling stresses. It provides a wide range of practical methods to reduce or control stress as an individual encourages NHS teams to consider how to control stress for team members and shows how to incorporate stress management within life-long learning and self-development. Its unique interactive approach bridges the gap between theory and practice. It is essential reading for doctors managers therapists and nurses in every health care setting as well as for those working in integrated social care health and education settings.
The Third Edition of this highly respected book has been further refined following feedback and consultation; it continues to provide essential structure, support, guidance and tips for both beginning and experienced teachers and their managers.
The new edition has been developed for use by both UK and international teachers. Its content is designed to be relevant and inclusive to all healthcare disciplines, and has been thoroughly reorganised to ensure more intuitive placement of information.
Key points are highlighted by the new inclusion of Tips from experienced teachers in each chapter, while newly-written chapters reflect contemporary concepts and key approaches, including teaching styles, curriculum development, e-learning, virtual learning environments, leadership and professionalism.
This book will continue to benefit everyone teaching health professionals at all levels, including general practitioners and hospital doctors, nurses in primary and secondary care, professionals allied to medicine and health service managers.
CPD with Radcliffe
This book can be used to achieve CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points through directed reading.
We provide a free online form, and downloadable certificate for your appraisal portfolio. For more information and to claim CPD points on this book, visit www.radcliffehealth.com/cpd