Assessment and Report Writing in the Human Services

Written for students, new graduates, practitioners and managers involved in the delivery of health and welfare services, Assessment and Report Writing in the Human Services offers clear guidelines and examples of best practice in report writing and assessment in a variety of fields. The text emphasises critical thinking, professional values and knowledge that is built around the day-to-day decisions that social workers make, and are fundamental to ensuring that the rationale and analysis contained in an assessment are well-formulated and documented. Organised into two sections, the first describes the basic concepts and principles of report writing, documentation and assessment that is required for working in the human services. Part two covers the specific writing requirements needed to meet a range of factors within defined contexts.