Taking an interprofessional focus to reflect modern practice, this book introduces the complexity of balancing rights and risks. It helps readers to understand and evaluate their own values, knowledge and power in order to provide safer, more effective care for those they work with, including vulnerable adults and children.

Georgina Koubel is Senior Lecturer in the School of Public Health, Midwifery and Social Work at Canterbury Christ Church University, UK.

Introduction
PART I: CRITICAL CONCEPTS
Constructing Risk and Responsibilities in an Age of Uncertainty; A.Adams
Rights and Responsibilities; P.Ellis
Managing Risk in a Complex Society; C.Yardley & G.Koubel
Risk v. Benefit: Understanding the Individual's Decision-making Process; H.Bungay
PART II: CONCEPTS INTO PRACTICE
Working with People with Profound and Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities; C.Bernal & A.Nazarjuk
Working with Problem Drinkers and Drug Users; B.Cecil
Taking Relationships into Account in Mental Health Care; J.Melville-Wiseman
Managing Risk and Interprofessional Responsibilities in Safeguarding Children; C.Yardley & J.Greaves
Health and Social Care in the Community: Wellbeing, Independence, Risk, Rights and Vulnerablity; J.Arnott & G.Koubel
PART III: CHALLENGES FOR PROFESSIONALS
Responsibilities and Accountabilities in Interprofessional Working; H.Colyer
Critical Reflection in Balancing Rights, Risks and Responsibilities; G.Koubel
Conclusion; G.Koubel