"The principles and practice of nursing and health care addresses the essential educational needs of nursing students and health care professionals within the context of the most recent guidelines set by the South African Nursing Council. It integrates a wide range of perspectives, giving students a sense of their multiple responsibilities within the nursing and health care environment, while at the same time demonstrating and reinforcing the values and ethics which must form the foundation of all their activities. Interactive learning is an essential aid for students, more especially in a book such as this which gives a comprehensive survey of a very broad range of topics. An abundance of activities, case studies and questions is therefore provided. The book is further enriched by an accompanying CD containing additional reading material and activities"--Publisher's website.