Decision-making pervades all aspects of midwifery practice across the world. Midwifery is informed by a number of decision-making theories, but it is sometimes difficult to marry these theories with practice. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of decision-making for midwives irrespective of where in the world they practice or in which model of care. The first part critically reviews decision-making theories, including the Enhancing Decision-making...

Based on a qualitative study of Irish child protection practices, this work takes a detailed look at what professionals involved in child protection do as they process cases. Examining both theoretical frameworks and practice, it sets out to clarify the factors that influence decision-making.

"Prenatal Genetic Counseling: Practical Support for Prenatal Diagnostics, Decision-Making, and Dealing with Uncertainty provides a foundation for new research and a one-stop source for physicians, genetic counselors, psychologists, social workers, general practitioners, grief workers, translational researchers, and administrators seeking to work in the field of clinical genomics ethically and in full consideration of patients' psychological well-being....

"This is the first textbook to show how research using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods relate to improving health and social care practice. The book shows how different research approaches are undertaken in practice and of the challenges and strengths of different methodologies, thus facilitating students to make informed decisions when choosing which to use in their own research projects. The eleven chapters are each structured around...

This volume provides background and information to mental health professionals working in forensic settings on release decision making, with a particular focus on violent offenders.

According to research by Daniel Goleman, emotional intelligence has proved to be twice as important as other competencies such as technical skills and IQ in determining outstanding leadership. It is now one of the crucial criteria in hiring and promotion processes, performance evaluations, and professional development courses. And it's not innate--it's a skill that all of us can improve. With this double volume you'll get HBR's 10 Must Reads on Emotional...

"Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing was also influenced by national events in business and finance that led many to believe that a lack of leadership in management was widespread. It became apparent that if managers were to function effectively in the rapidly changing health care industry, enhanced leadership and management skills were needed"-- Provided by publisher.