Power and Conflict Between Doctors and Nurses

<p>Through observations in three intensive care units this book draws on the reality of practice to explore how nurses and doctors work in intensive care settings. It examines:<br><br>· the power held by the competing knowledge bases<br>· the roles of the different professions<br>· the decision-making process<br>· the sources of conflict<br>· the need for change.<br><br>Drawing together sociological theories and clinical practice <em>Power and Conflict Between Doctors and Nurses</em> explores the role of nurses in delivering contemporary health care. It makes a strong case for interdisciplinary working and is particularly timely when health care policy is challenging work boundaries in health care.</p>