Mathematics Explained for Healthcare Practitioners

′The perfect resource for any health care student that wants to improve their number skills and increase their confidence. The book contains lots of visual aids and exercises, going right back to basics. A must read′ -
Natasha Eccles, student, BN Child Nursing, University of Glamorgan

′This book is a breath of fresh air. It starts by giving the reader a sound understanding of numeracy, before applying this to real life situations. A must read for every student of health care, and for a fair proportion of those already qualified′ -
Patric Devitt, University of Salford

 

Although the introduction aims to reassure [the reader], there is a serious message about the importance of numeracy in achieving high standards of care and its relationship to professional accountability. The book is well structured and easy to follow. It reinforces the rules and strategies that are taught at school, which we should all revisit and practise, especially under pressure. I recommend it as a personal reference guide for qualified and pre-registration staff. -- Karen Campbell * Cancer Nursing Practice *
[The book] covers all the areas that a healthcare professional will need to improve skills. The book could assist in teaching nursing students, and others, about this important aspect of healthcare practice. -- Ruth Taylor * Primary Health Care *
This excellent and highly accessible book is a great resource for learners, practitioners and teachers alike, covering a comprehensive array of mathematical principles and applying them to various contexts...Everyday situations are used to illustrate points throughout the book along with specific clinical applications, which serves to engage the reader and increase the accessibility of the text. -- Alison Taylor, senior lecturer in Child Health Nursing, School of Health Sciences, University of Brighton
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. -- Dr Jean Rankin * drupal *
Book is ok. Maybe not the best book to be used in nursing studies -- Miss Anna Partanen * drupal *
I believe this text would be more suitable for 3rd Year students. I feel that the text could be more visually appealing .As some students respond to colour and graphics to help them learn. I found the \error activities\" useful for the students. " -- Miss Delyth Owen * drupal *
thought this could be a really useful book for those who struggle with calculations on the course. I particularly liked the spot the errors sections -- Miss Justine Raynsford * drupal *
Gives a good overview of basic numeracy skills, although some parts were quite complicated. -- Miss Sarah Coulson * drupal *
This text is easy to follow and can help those who lack confidence in calculations to develop and enhnace their skills -- Mr Andrew Southgate * drupal *
I found this book rather complicated in places. Would have been enhanced with more references and images of medications. -- Mr Chris Wheable * drupal *
Useful supporting resource for our students. Nicely presented and explained -- Mr Iain Keenan * drupal *
Excellent book and for nurses who find maths difficult. -- Mr Jeff Fernandez * drupal *
good and adopted -- Mr Philip Ashwell * drupal *
Such a practical and useful book for students to build confidence through the combination of exercises and clear explanations. -- Mrs Dawn Tickner * drupal *
A good book to supplement development of mathematics for healthcare practitioners -- Mrs Elaine Simpson * drupal *
easy to understand with clear examples throughout, good question and answers, spot the errors section excellent, will help develop understanding for students. -- Mrs Elaine Simpson * drupal *
Easy to follow and nicely presented text.
Good use of examples.
Use of colour would perhaps enhance appearance and experience of using. -- Mrs Jane Douglas * drupal *
Very useful for both pre-reg and CPD students -- Mrs Julie Longson * drupal *
This book explains mathematics in such a way as to make the reader understand how to work out medication calculations, rather than just remember parrot fashion how to arrive at the correct answer in known circumstances -- Mrs Kate Harrison * drupal *
A great little book. Realy relevant in the current climate of drug calculation testing both of undergraduates and also new job applicants. -- Mrs Liz Whitney * drupal *
Excellent maths book for level 3 and 4 wanting to go into nursing . Essential assistence for maths /functional skills exams. -- Mrs Margaret Bull * drupal *
Excellent, easy to follow book which will help nursing students brushup on their mathmatic skills -- Mrs Sam Pollitt * drupal *
Other books easier to follow -- Mrs Sue Cresswell * drupal *
Book is well presented in a logical manner. The book has practical examples for which students are able to work through in their own time.
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Will discuss with lead for numeracy -- Mrs Tracy Kilbourn * drupal *
OK, for some learners but may not suit all. I have a range of text as students relate to them differently -- Mrs Trudi Neenan * drupal *
This book we enable midwifery students to deal confidently and competently with drug calculations. -- Mrs Yetunde Akinnuoye * drupal *
This is one of three textbooks i recommend to students regarding drug calculations as different books help different people. -- Ms Alison Busby * drupal *
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 -- Ms Andrea McLaughlin * drupal *
easy read and very relevant to clincial practice. -- Ms Carol-anne Westwell * drupal *
A very useful book to help students who are unconfident about their mathematical abilities. The book includes some basic maths with useful contextual examples. This allows the student to relate to the importance of numerical skills in healthcare and veterinary professions -- Ms Hilary Orpet * drupal *
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. -- Ms Jane Harris * drupal *
For many nuses and midwives mathematic′s can be a frightening subject and often the issue that raises most worries. This text will go a long way to helping reduce these fears.It is clear and easy to navigate through and the examples and explainations of the process will enable understanding. It is written simply, and gives clear objectives for each chapter. I really like the \have a check up\" sections and also like how the authors have used everyday references to help with context too. I would certainly suggest that this is a book that should be held in each ward to ensure clarity in the maths process at all levels." -- Ms Joanne O'Donnell * drupal *
One of a range of books that supports students who may struggle with basic mathematics, particularly arithmetic -- Ms Sharon Sykes * drupal *
Good supplemental book for those students needing support with their maths. -- Susan Tully * drupal *