Title: Risk, health, and welfare : policies, strategies, and practice /
Authors: Alaszewski, Andy; Harrison, Larry, 1946-; Manthorpe, Jill, 1955-
Publisher: Open University Press,
Year: 1998
Subjects: Social Welfare; Health Policy; Public Health; Health Planning; Medical policy Great Britain; Public health Great Britain; Public welfare Great Britain; Risk; Risk; United Kingdom; Great Britain Social policy
Abstract: Risk is a central concept in welfare services, yet understanding of professional activities when assessing or managing risk is limited. This book examines the alternative ways in which risk can be defined and its varied impact.