The book is structured to explain the theory of care planning in relation to a number of common nursing models and then show how the theory can best be put into practice. It draws on recent research to show how nurses can develop individualised care plans from scratch or use and adapt a range of ‘off-the-shelf’ tools. It is written in a clear, succinct and down-to-earth writing style, which will put students immediately at their ease, and is rich with pedagogic features.

David Barrett's name appears first on previous editions.

Care planning in context -- ASPIRE : the problem-solving approach to care delivery -- Models of nursing and the activities of living model -- Orem's Self-Care Model f Nursing -- The Neuman Systems Model -- Assessment tools -- Organising care planning and delivery -- Application to practice -- Systematic nursing diagnosis -- Planning care -- Implementation -- Rechecking and evaluation.