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Author Bateman, Neil, 1955-

Title Advocacy skills for health and social care professionals / Neil Bateman
Published London ; Philadelphia : J. Kingsley, 2000

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Description 185 pages ; 23 cm
Contents Pt. 1. Contexts -- 1. What advocacy is, why it matters and why it happens -- 2. Ethical principles for effective advocacy -- 3. Advocacy in action -- Pt. 2. The advocate's skills -- 4. Introduction to Part 2 -- 5. Interviewing -- 6. Assertiveness and force -- 7. Negotiation -- 8. Self-management -- 9. Legal knowledge and research -- 10. Litigation -- 11. A structure for advocacy -- 12. Why next?
Summary "This is a practical guide to advocacy skills specifically written for those in the health and social care professions. Neil Bateman examines the function of advocacy within these professions and how to interview, negotiate and self-manage successfully. He provides a structure for advocacy, a guide to the ethical implications and advice on litigation and legal matters. Accessible and comprehensive. Advocacy Skills for Health and Social Care Professionals will be an essential resource for all those wishing to improve their practice."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Subject Social advocacy.
Patient advocacy.
LC no. 00030928
ISBN 1853028675
1853028657 paperback
Other Titles Advocacy skills : a handbook for human service professionals