{"product_id":"9789819948697","title":"The Skills and Ethics of Professional Touch: From Theory to Practice","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Skills and Ethics of Professional Touch: From Theory to Practice\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eKinnunen, Taina; Parviainen, Jaana; Haho, Annu\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book introduces readers to the ethical and goal-oriented functions of touch in professional practice. Touch is both an increasingly visible topic today and a core skill in many professions, especially in health, education and social work. This book combines helpful theoretical discussions and practical information, offering a balanced and culturally-informed introduction to an issue that both students and professionals often find difficult to navigate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e Chapters discuss the various functions of touch and its uses, giving readers a deeper understanding of the potential of tactile work practices. The authors offer clear legal and ethical guidance to empower learners. They discuss key issues such as harmful touch and the increasing digitisation of patient work. Activities, case studies and further readings promote learning and help readers reflect on their own relationship to touch.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is an invaluable resource for students in undergraduate and graduate courses in healthcare, nursing, education and social work, and to practitioners looking for guidance on this topic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Palgrave Macmillan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2023-10-26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9789819948697\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-981-99-4870-3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 200\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Nature Singapore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44568689770636,"sku":"9789819948697","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9789819948697.jpg?v=1776869765","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9789819948697","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}