Full Description
Inclusive Practice: Sociological Concepts for Health Professionals introduces students to the socio-political implications of the work they will be doing within the healthcare sector. It embraces the multi-disciplinary nature of work in the health professions, and applies the term inclusive practice to focus attention on its relevance to all health care professionals with the shared aim of improving health outcomes.
The text considers the interface between health care delivery, health care professionals and population groups, while providing a critical approach to examining the strategies for inclusive practice in contemporary Australian health care.
Contents
Section 1: Sociological concepts of inclusive practice1. An introduction to inclusive practiceFran Richardson2. Inclusion and exclusion in contemporary Australian health careJane Mills & Marnie Hitchins3. Building inclusive frameworks for practiceFran Richardson4. Health system reform for inclusive practiceMarnie Hitchins5. Diversity and inclusive practice in the workplaceNarelle Biedermann & Drew Burns6. Social and political elements of inclusive practiceJohn SolasSection 2: Inclusive practice in context7. Population health and health outcomesGary Williams8. Inclusion and health literacyJulie Shaw, Tony Welch & Moria Williamson9. Rural and remote inclusive practiceSue Gordon & Marion Gray 10. Vulnerable and disadvantaged populationsKaren Francis, Faye McMillan, Jane Havelka & Steph Perrot11. An ageing population Marg McLeod, Lyn Croxon, Sharon Laver & Faye McMillan12. Sexuality and genderMerinda Davis
