Complementary And Alternative Medicine in Nursing And Midwifery

Complimentary and Alternative Medicine in Nursing and Midwifery: Towards a critical social science Edited by Jon Adams and Philip Tovey Nursing and midwifery have been at the forefront of CAM integration. Yet, the vast majority of research and commentary on CAM in nursing and midwifery fails to subject the topic to critical analysis. Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Nursing and Midwifery brings together social science researchers from Australia, Canada, Israel, the UK and the US who are investigating the relationship and integration of CAM with nursing and midwifery. Drawing upon research experience and empirical study, contributors explore the historical, social, political and cultural facets of CAM integration with nursing and midwifery and examine the ever-expanding integration in relation to: - the role and conceptualization of the patient - the role and responsibilities of different professional health care providers (nurses, midwives, alternative therapists, etc) - the future provision and approach of nursing and midwifery practice - the challenges and opportunities currently facing health care systems as a result of integration. This innovative book provides the first critical overview of this important field of health research. It is important reading for health social scientists, nurses, midwives and other health professionals as well as students in these areas with an interest in complementary and alternative medicine. Jon Adams is Senior Lecturer at the School of Population Health, University of Queensland, Australia. Philip Tovey is Reader in Health Sociology, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, UK. Health studies / sociologyAdams, Jon is the author of 'Complementary And Alternative Medicine in Nursing And Midwifery ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780415368476 and ISBN 0415368472.