An accessible introductory textbook that covers the four stages of the care process.

The Care Process is an accessible textbook for nursing, health and social care students that covers the fundamental principles and practice of the care process.

Using clear explanations, scenarios, activities, and an overarching case study that runs through every chapter, the book will help you to understand the four stages of the care process – Assessment, Planning, Implementation, and Review and Evaluation.

You will learn:

An Appendix provides a detailed mapping of the new NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses against each chapter.

This concise and practical book will help you to understand the care process and to incorporate the skills and techniques you have learnt into your own care practice.

Essentials is a series of accessible, introductory textbooks for students in nursing, health and social care. New and forthcoming titles in the series: