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Risk and Risk Taking in Health and Social Welfare
Mike Titterton
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Description for Risk and Risk Taking in Health and Social Welfare
Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 252.
How can a social worker assess the risk that an older person with dementia faces? How would a nurse or housing support worker decide on the balance between danger and safety? In cases of potentially serious harm, as in the examples of abused children or sex offenders, can risk taking work? In this practical and accessible 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. The author explores the dilemmas frequently faced when working ... Read more
How can a social worker assess the risk that an older person with dementia faces? How would a nurse or housing support worker decide on the balance between danger and safety? In cases of potentially serious harm, as in the examples of abused children or sex offenders, can risk taking work? In this practical and accessible 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. The author explores the dilemmas frequently faced when working ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781853024825
SKU
V9781853024825
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Ref
99-10
About Mike Titterton
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 ... Read more
Reviews for Risk and Risk Taking in Health and Social Welfare
The author undertakes a thorough literature review, covers a range of topics from asking what is risk and risk-taking, to providing an overview of the pertinent areas of contemporary concern, including a legal perspective. Professional dilemmas are thoughtfully considered and several useful case studies are included, along with helpful signposts to relevant key roles from the social work degree.
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