Author Description

The second edition of this invaluable handbook has been thoroughly updated, revised and expanded with an entirely new and unique section on therapeutic approaches to provide a comprehensive guide to complementary therapies. It gives immediate access to concise, expert coverage of the material. Written specifically for nurses, midwives and health visitors, this handbook offers a concise, practical and well-informed guide to the key issues you need to know when integrating complementary therapies in your workplace. Specific to nursing and midwifery many books deal generally with the therapies, but no other looks so clearly at what nurses need to know, what they can practice for themselves, and what they need to know in referring or giving advice. Clear and accessible. Written and edited to give concise information and uses many summary boxes, easy to access on the spot. Safe! Contraindications are given and the readers confidence bolstered in approaching unfamiliar therapies. Written by experienced and well-known practitioners and authors for maximum authority. Up-to-date. Research in the therapies grows and nurses and midwives need to be fully are for what is known. This will be the most up-to-date guide available. 17 new chapters Thoroughly updated and revised throughout 8 new contributors