Scope and contents
This detailed, systematic book covers:
Examination of the principles and practice of partnerships as they are realised by practitioners
Evaluation of the term 'partnership' as a guiding principle
Users and providers
Mental health
Information giving
Service partnerships
The implications for partnership working in contemporary practice
The term 'partnership' is widely used throughout the health and social services. It is applied to different contexts and with different intentions. This book contributes to the debate by expanding our understanding of the term as it is used in contemporary practice settings and provides detailed examples of 'real' partnerships in health and social care, which readers can explore further with a view to developing their own practice and the practice of others.
The chapters examine partnerships within various contexts and settings including: service users and providers; mental health; and information giving. The editors have examined the papers to trace common partnership themes, which they then use to construct the concluding chapter. The conclusion examines the implications for partnership working in contemporary practice and shows how partnership is currently understood and practised by health care professionals.
The book aims to inspire, motivate and challenge. It is hoped that it will inspire readers to examine how partnerships work in their own organisations, motivate them to examine how they could be improved and finally to challenge them to engage in the debate about how health and social care are delivered now and in the future.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Contributors
Introduction
Chapter 1 - An overview of health care partnerships in the United Kingdom
Chapter 2 - Service users and service providers
Chapter 3 - Mental health
Chapter 4 - Information giving
Chapter 5 - Service partnerships
Chapter 6 - Implications for future partnerships
Index
