• A comprehensive textbook strictly as per the INC syllabus for General Nursing and Midwifery. • The book is written in simple and easy-to-understand language. • The point-wise presentation of the text helps students to recall the text. • Explanations are well supported with figures to make the understanding easier. • The text is organized using a consistent approach across all the chapters. • Each chapter starts with Learning Objectives and Key Terms that make the teaching-learning process further easier. • Tables used in the text contain the latest information. • Each chapter ends with Assess Yourself that helps you analyze your learning. • Special emphasis has been laid on the roles and responsibilities of the nurses in reference to the social dynamics. • Useful in understanding the role of Sociology in nursing practice for maintaining a good nurse-patient relationship. • Quite handy in identifying common social problems and in dealing with them accordingly.