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Information technology is changing the role, responsibilities and practices of social care professionals, as well as policy and management within the field. Bringing together leading academics to discuss the application of new information technology (IT) in health and social care, this text examines a variety of technologies, including the Internet, multimedia and online communities.The contributors take a balanced approach, highlighting the anxiety and unease as well as the advantages brought about by these developments in technology and the resulting change in responsibilities. They also explore the wider implications of the changes in relations between experts, professionals and lay people that technology has brought about.Discussing issues such as child abuse and the Internet, computer mediated selfhelp and collaborative learning, Information and Communication Technologies in the Welfare Services is a groundbreaking book in the field of social care, bringing wellresearched and uptodate discussion of all aspects of information technology to those working and studying in health and social care.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Information and Communication Technologies in the Welfare Services'? A: The book primarily examines how information technology impacts the roles and responsibilities of social care professionals, along with the implications for policy and management in health and social care.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Stephen Webb.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: When was 'Information and Communication Technologies in the Welfare Services' published? A: The book was published on December 20, 2002.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as new.
- Q: Does the book cover issues related to child abuse and technology? A: Yes, the book discusses issues such as child abuse in relation to the Internet and the role of technology in social care.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is an illustrated edition of the book.
- Q: Is this book suitable for professionals in health and social care? A: Yes, the book is designed for those working and studying in health and social care, providing up-to-date discussions on information technology.
- Q: What features are highlighted in the book? A: The book highlights both the advantages and the anxieties associated with the integration of new technologies in social care.