Mathematics Explained for Healthcare Practitioners
- Derek Haylock - Education Consultant
- Paul Warburton - Edge Hill University, UK
Its focus is first and foremost on helping you develop a proper and lasting understanding of mathematical concepts and processes in a healthcare context, with an emphasis on developing mental strategies to reinforce your feeling for number and numerical relationships. Clear, accessible chapters take you step-by-step through specific sets of objectives, and once you feel you have fully mastered a particular mathematical process, you're encouraged to practise your skills through a range of practical examples. Each chapter also contains a 'Spot the Errors' feature designed to reflect the busy, pressurised healthcare environment.
Written by Derek Haylock, a best-selling mathematics educator, and Paul Warburton, co-ordinator of the Non-Medical Prescribing programme at Edge Hill University, the book is directly linked to the NMC's competencies and will give you the confidence to perform the safe, error-free calculations required of all healthcare professionals.
Good supplemental book for those students needing support with their maths.
One of a range of books that supports students who may struggle with basic mathematics, particularly arithmetic
Excellent maths book for level 3 and 4 wanting to go into nursing . Essential assistence for maths /functional skills exams.
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
Gives a good overview of basic numeracy skills, although some parts were quite complicated.
I found this book rather complicated in places. Would have been enhanced with more references and images of medications.
Such a practical and useful book for students to build confidence through the combination of exercises and clear explanations.
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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.
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.
