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Clinical Decision-Making and Judgement in Nursing


Clinical Decision-Making and Judgement in Nursing

Paperback by Thompson, Carl (Professor (Personal Chair), Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK




Senior Lecturer); Dowding, Dawn (Chair in Clinical Decision-Making, Division of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work, The University of Manchester, Oxford Rd, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK)

Clinical Decision-Making and Judgement in Nursing

£29.99

ISBN:
9780443070761
Publication Date:
14 Dec 2001
Language:
English
Publisher:
Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:
Churchill Livingstone
Pages:
212 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 15 - 20 May 2024
Clinical Decision-Making and Judgement in Nursing

Description

The book provides a critical overview of the current research literature regarding the topic of clinical decision making and judgement in nursing. The text helps individuals apply different techniques to practice, aiming for a 'non-academic' style which will be easy for readers to understand. Both the editors are researchers in the field of nurse decision making and have considerable experience teaching the subject on third level diploma/degree, masters level and post-registration nursing courses. This text is therefore unique in drawing together both the research and practical experience of implementing techniques in practice.First UK book Leading high profile editors and contributors Vital aspect of current clinical governance agenda Reflects current nursing agenda via autonomous nursing roles

Contents

Decision Making and Judgement in Nursing - An Introduction. Human Error, Bias, Decision Making and Judgement in Nursing - The Need for a Systematic Approach. What are Clinical Judgements?. How Nurses Use Clinical Information in Practice. Interpretation of Risk and Social Judgement Theory. What Decisions Do Nurses Make?. Making Sense of Research Evidence to Inform Decision Making. Decision Analysis. Clinical Guidelines. Computerised Decision Support. Decision Making and Judgement in Nursing - Some Conclusions.

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