Further studies for health - Hilary Thomson

Further Studies for Health is written for students working towards Advanced Vocational A Level. (formerly GNVQ). Written to match the latest Edexcel specifications, it covers all the main optional units with a health care focus, and is the only book to offer such flexibility and choice. It introduces students to the following topics:

Social Policy

Sociological Aspects of health and disease

Ethical and legal aspects of social care

Educating for health and well-being

Physiological disorders

Cell structure, genetics and reproduction

Environment and health issues

Influences on health and disease

This book is the only one to cover the optional units with a health care focus and is written by a specialist team of authors. It contains lively up-to-date examples and case studies, with plenty of illustrations and activities and will ensure that students have the necessary support when tackling this part of their course.