Organising Care Around Patients: Stories from the Frontline of the NHS

Naomi Chambers and Jeremy Taylors have curated twenty-five accounts from people who agreed to tell the story of what happened when they or their loved ones came into contact with the NHS. This book is a call to action aimed at healthcare professionals, managers, and politicians, a manifesto for more patient-centered care. It shows the NHS at its best and worst, providing hope and encouragement for patients and carers.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 240 pages
\n Publication date: 07 September 2021
\n Publisher: Manchester University Press
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Organizing care around patients is a challenging task that requires resilience and dedication. Naomi Chambers and Jeremy Taylors have compiled a collection of twenty-five accounts from individuals who willingly shared their experiences when they or their loved ones encountered the NHS. The authors challenge readers to laugh,cry,or hold their breath in disbelief at some point while reading this book.

Through these authentic and captivating narratives, we gain insight into the lives of individuals navigating birth and death, providing care for loved ones, managing mental illness, coping with long-term conditions, and facing the challenges of aging. This book serves as a rallying call to healthcare professionals, managers, and policymakers, advocating for more patient-centered care.

These stories showcase both the best and worst aspects of the NHS. Patients and caregivers currently navigating the system will find solace and guidance, gaining hope and understanding of what to expect, what to advocate for, and from whom.

\n Weight: 312g\n
Dimension: 138 x 217 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781526147462\n \n