Diabetes

Description

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. As one of the three major diseases in the Western world, and one that is on the increase, care of people with diabetes is crucial to the entire healthcare team. This book provides a comprehensive text on the management of the person with diabetes in the community and will be invaluable to dietitians, podiatrists and GPs and especially to practice nurses, district nurses and health visitors. It has been written from a community perspective by a multiprofessional team and advocates principles of care based on the latest research. It focuses on the role of the professional in assisting in self-care of the individual with diabetes. It also includes caring for the person in long-term care settings, for example, nursing homes.

Key Features

• The comprehensive text establishes ‘why' as well as ‘what' you need to know
• The focus on community ensures its relevance
• Case study scenarios provide practical content, centred on people with diabetes
• Issues relating to ethnic minorities are incorporated throughout
• The evidence base ensures the latest research is incorporated and relates it to clinical practice
• Useful references and websites encourage wider reading

New to this Edition

• Fully updated content to include new information and developments in clinical practice
• Case study scenarios have been expanded to enhance the usefulness of the book
• Issues relating to ethnic minorities will be incorporated throughout the book
• All references updated and useful websites added

Companion Products

• Diabetes : A Handbook for the Primary Healthcare Team
• Diabetes - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource : Diabetes - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

Readership

Primary care, particularly practice nurses and GPs, allied health professionals, counsellors, psychologists and paramedics.

Table of Contents

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Author Information

Edited by Joan R. S. McDowell, MN, RGN, SCM, DN, RNT, Head of Division of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK; Florence Brown, MPhil, PGDip, RGN, RMN, RHV, Diabetes Nurse Specialist, North Glasgow University NHS Trust, Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow, UK; and David Matthews, BSc, MB, ChB, FRCP, Consultant Physician, Monklands Hospital, Airdrie, UK