A practical guide to advocacy skills, specifically written for those in the health and social care professions. Examines the function of advocacy within these professions, and gives guidelines on interviewing and negotiating. Provides a structure for advocacy, a guide to ethical implications, and advice on litigation and legal matters. Bateman manages Suffolk County Council and Suffolk Health Authority's Welfare Rights Unit. Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)