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rellects the content of chapters in the main volume.

‘rhe manual provides a brief review of key issues and a

summary of the main 7-9 points in each chapter.

Learning objectives are identified for each of the

points summarised. Objective questions, sentence

completion or multiple choice, also based on the main

points follow the learning objectives. ‘rhe teacher is

also provided with revision questions and essay ques-

tions related to each chapter. these are followed by

suggestions for useful reading. Answers to the ques-

tions are provided in the back of the manual.

‘rhe manual finishes with a brief guide to marking

essays.

There are two or three overhead projection slides

available for each of the 24 chapters; these were not

available for reviewing.

This manual provides a useful tool for the new

teacher and the busy experienced lecturer.

Social Skills in Interpersonal Communication, 3rd ed 0 Hargie, C Saunders and 1) Dickson

Koutledge

1994 369pp ISBN: O-415-08137-8

This is a classic in the interpersonal skills literature. It

is good to see another edition of it - particularly when

the edition has been so exhaustively updated.

As in previous editions, the authors offer a clear

exposition of the idea of social skills, how they affect

individuals and groups and how to develop them. New

chapters have been added on the nature of skills

communication and on interpersonal influence. The

whole book is very thoroughly referenced and the

index to authors cited is very useful indeed. Overall,

this is going to be a useful book for a wide range of

people. In the nursing world. alone, it will appeal to

nurse teachers, students, managers and clinicians. It

will also be of particular interest to those who are

employed as counsellors and therapists. Anyone doing

a degree or dipoma course will also find it a vital

reference book on the whole field of interpersonal

communication.

If 1 have a criticism, it is a slightly unfair one. ‘rhe

book is JO well referenced that this sometimes makes

for slightly heavyweight reading. This is certainly not

bedtime reading but nor was it written with this in

mind. ‘The fact that there i.s a third edition of this book

illustrates its importance and its authors’ commitment

to it. An excellent book.

PHILIP BUKNAKD

PkD MS< RMN RGN DipN Ccrl.k’d RNT

Expanding the Role of the Nurse Geoffrey Hunt 8e Paul Wainwright

Blackwell Scientific Publications

1994 224pp 1SBN: O-632-03604-4 f12.99

This interesting and thought-provoking book explains

the similarities and differences between expansion

and extension in a way that is ot. interest to all

practicing nurses. ‘rhe concept of expansion or exten-

tion of the role of the nurse has been keenly debated

within the nursing profession. Publication of the

U KC<:‘s T/AC, Src+c o/ Pt-o/e\.tiod Pm&r presented an

argument against the calls for mkndiny the nurse’s role

(which is primarily delegated medical tasks), fearing

that nurses would become ‘mini-doctors’. ‘rhus the

concept of role expansion has created more than a

passing interest in that nurses will be seen to be

‘nursing’ which satisfies all parties. Many nurses have

realised the inherent dangers of extending their role,

whereas expansion affijrds nurses a real opportunity

to further their clinical skills. All too frequently

developments occur without thorough consideration

of all parties concerned, and this book sets out to

redress the balance by informing nurses what

c~x,hrdi~~g their role actually means to them as individ-

ual practitioners.

The book is divided into two parts. with the first part

exploring general themes pertinent to role expansion,

and the second part relates to specific areas of practice.

It is clearly written, with chapters that are compact, but

informative, and will certainly appeal to a wide range

of nurses, from the recently qualified to experienced

clinical nurse specialists. ‘This latter group will find it

useful for refreshing their knowledge of legal and

ethical issues, in particular, relating to their work. It is

clear that specialist and advanced nursing practice is

gradually being recognised, which has implications fol

both the purchasers and providers of health care.

High quality care is sought by both areas and pro-

grammes of education are bemg developed around

the country to meet this need. The accessibility and

affordability of this book makes it recommended

reading for these courses. but also to any practicing

nurse with a positive interest in expanding his/her

role.

CAKOLYN GIBBON

13A RGN RCNT DPSN RNT

Learning to Care in the Community Pat ‘rurton &.Jean Orr

Edward Arnold

I993 15Opp illus ISBN: 0-340-557X5-0 fti.99

‘This is a very readable book, written in uncomplicated

language and introducing the reader to both Public

Policy and the role of the Primary Health <Zare ‘ream.