Mike Titterton

Risk and Risk Taking in Health and Social Welfare

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Produktbeschreibung

In this practical book, Mike Titterton offers an innovative model of risk work in health and social care. He argues that a thoughtful risk-taking approach can lead to empowerment and greater independence for vulnerable individuals. He also discusses contemporary definitions of risk, and identifies the essential skills needed by professionals.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 232mm x 166mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 263g
• ISBN-13: 9781853024825
• ISBN-10: 1853024821
• Artikelnr.: 22204782

Autorenporträt

Mike Titterton is a social work, health and housing trainer and consultant based in Edinburgh, and has worked with the topic of risk as a developmental consultant in health promotion in the UK and internationally. Formerly a lecturer in social policy and social work at the University of Glasgow, he has published widely on health and social care, and edited Caring for People in the Community, also published by Jessica Kingsley.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements. Preface. Introduction. 1. What is Risk and Risk Taking?
2. Rights, Responsibilities and the Law. 3. Exploring Welfare Dilemmas. 4.
Principles, Policies and Models. 5. Risk Assessment. 6. Risk Management. 7.
Linking Risk Assessment and Management. 8. Training Professionals and
Laypersons in Risk Taking. Conclusion. Appendix 1: Assessing Risk of
Serious Harm in Health and Social Care Settings: The Examples of Child
Protection and Sex Offenders. Appendix 2: Risk Assessment and Management
Plan. Appendix 3: Sample Case Studies. Appendix 4. A Note on Health and
Safety Issues. References. Index.