TY - BOOK AU - Roberts,Gwilym Wyn AU - Machon,Andrew TI - Appreciative Healthcare Practice: A guide to compassionate, person-centred care SN - 9781907830938 AV - R727.3 U1 - 610.69/6362.1068 23 PY - 2015/// CY - Keswick PB - M & K Update Ltd KW - Medical personnel and patient KW - Medicine KW - Philosophy KW - Medical care KW - Patient-centered health care KW - Patients KW - Civil rights KW - Patient advocacy KW - Physician and patient KW - Health facilities KW - Holistic Health KW - Patient-Centered Care KW - Patient Advocacy KW - Physician-Patient Relations KW - Professional-Patient Relations KW - Philosophy, Medical KW - Counseling KW - methods KW - Patient Care KW - Health Facilities KW - health facilities KW - aat KW - POLITICAL SCIENCE KW - Public Policy KW - Social Security KW - bisacsh KW - Social Services & Welfare KW - HEALTH & FITNESS KW - Holism KW - Reference KW - MEDICAL KW - Alternative Medicine KW - Atlases KW - Essays KW - Family & General Practice KW - Holistic Medicine KW - Osteopathy KW - Electronic books N1 - Written by a leading healthcare academic and an accredited international business coach, this book takes a new approach to one of the most crucial issues in healthcare - how to care for patients appreciatively, responsively and compassionately. In the light of the findings of the Francis Report (2013), and at a time when healthcare services are under enormous pressure, there is a clear and urgent need for such a book. Despite the challenges of ill health, the authors demonstrate that the opportunity is there for any healthcare practitioner to draw out what the patient needs and desires; Includes bibliographical references; Introduction -- Personal stories -- Compassionate and dignified care -- Professionalism : on becoming a professional -- Problem-solving in healthcare -- Applying appreciative inquiry in practice and education -- Creativity and care -- Applying the three-eye model to healthcare -- Mindful healthcare practice -- The appreciattive care worker and coach -- Conclusion UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1023367 ER -