Latimer's conclusions are an interesting addition to a sociology of health care systems. Reading the book challenges assumptions about the ideal and pragmatic purpose of health care systems. Challenging assumptions is important to maintaing a critical stance toward our work." Research Headlines ..".Joanna Latimer provides a refreshingly honest and fascinating insight into contemporary nursing in acute services...this exposing and challenging text should probably be compulsory reading for all health care professionals." Nursing Standard "This powerful study is frighteningly honest about the problem of poor communication among health care workers and how it can have a profound effect on quality of care. For nursing students and those who are studying the concept of care delivery, this book will be illuminating." Nursing Times ..".should certainly be ready by hospital and community nurses alike and by all professionals..." Ageing and Society
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