Mathematics Explained for Healthcare Practitioners
- Derek Haylock - Education Consultant
- Paul Warburton - Edge Hill University, UK
Statistics in Health & Nursing
Its focus is first and foremost on helping you develop a proper and lasting understanding of mathematical concepts and processes in a healthcare context, with an emphasis on developing mental strategies to reinforce your feeling for number and numerical relationships. Clear, accessible chapters take you step-by-step through specific sets of objectives, and once you feel you have fully mastered a particular mathematical process, you're encouraged to practise your skills through a range of practical examples. Each chapter also contains a 'Spot the Errors' feature designed to reflect the busy, pressurised healthcare environment.
Written by Derek Haylock, a best-selling mathematics educator, and Paul Warburton, co-ordinator of the Non-Medical Prescribing programme at Edge Hill University, the book is directly linked to the NMC's competencies and will give you the confidence to perform the safe, error-free calculations required of all healthcare professionals.
Such a practical and useful book for students to build confidence through the combination of exercises and clear explanations.
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This is an easy to read book. The format and style of the book is user-friendly. The content is presented in a logical way and provides a step by step approach to the mathematics. This is another book that will supplement the important topic of drug calculations in nursing and midwifery.
This is an excellent textbook for healthcare students and registered practitioners who need to update their numerical knowledge. Excellent examples of calculations and approaches to mathematics.
Useful supporting resource for our students. Nicely presented and explained
A great little book. Realy relevant in the current climate of drug calculation testing both of undergraduates and also new job applicants.
Excellent book and for nurses who find maths difficult.
Easy to follow and nicely presented text.
Good use of examples.
Use of colour would perhaps enhance appearance and experience of using.
Excellent, easy to follow book which will help nursing students brushup on their mathmatic skills
This is an excellent text - it is logically presented and provides comprehensive explanations. I particularly liked the 'spot the error' sections which are good to use as pre and post tests to ascertain learning. The examples given add clarity and include helpful tips for remembering and learning
Sage College Publishing
