{"product_id":"clinical-skills-and-the-digestive-system-paperback-softback-9781394338870","title":"Clinical Skills and the Digestive System (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394338870","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eClinical Skills and the Digestive System\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eIan Peate (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394338870, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 4 June 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e208 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17.2 x 1.6 cm, 0.397 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDevelop essential skills for enhancing digestive health, ensuring accurate assessment and patient-focused treatment\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Skills and the Digestive System\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a structured approach to understanding and mastering the clinical assessment and procedural skills that are essential for delivering safe, effective and compassionate care for patients with conditions affecting the digestive system.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of \u003ci\u003ePeate’s Clinical Skills\u003c\/i\u003e, a 12-book series that combines knowledge of human anatomy and physiology with practical, confident clinical skills, this volume is organised into chapters covering how to engage with patients, assessing the digestive system, health promotion, planning care for ulcerative colitis, vital signs, nasogastric tube insertion, rectal medication administration, and stoma care. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Skills and the Digestive System\u003c\/i\u003e equips readers with: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Clear explanations of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology relevant to the digestive system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Step-by-step guidance on assessment, examination, and procedural techniques, emphasising best practice and patient safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Insights on interpreting findings, recognising abnormalities, and applying knowledge to guide care decisions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Guidance on teamwork, infection prevention and control, documentation, and patient-centred care throughout clinical practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Strategies to explain diagnoses, treatment plans, and care procedures to patients and families, while offering emotional support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Skills and the Digestive System\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for all healthcare and social care students—including those returning to practice and newly qualified practitioners—who manage patients with digestive conditions and seek practical ways to deliver a higher standard of care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface viii\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System 1\u003cbr\u003e2 Engaging with Patients and Assessing the Digestive System 31\u003cbr\u003e3 Health Promotion 55\u003cbr\u003e4 Planning Care: Ulcerative Colitis 72\u003cbr\u003e5 Vital Signs 97\u003cbr\u003e6 Nasogastric Tube Insertion 117\u003cbr\u003e7 Rectal Medication Administration 139\u003cbr\u003e8 Stoma Care 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 181\u003cbr\u003eMCQ Answers 183\u003cbr\u003eIndex 184\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Nursing \u0026amp; ancillary services [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Nursing \u0026amp; ancillary services\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Nursing%20\u0026amp;%20ancillary%20services%20%5BMQ%5D%22\"\u003eMQ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52433818550552,"sku":"9781394338870","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394338870.jpg?v=1784853944","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/clinical-skills-and-the-digestive-system-paperback-softback-9781394338870","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}