... changes in patients and the pace of changes. Observation is a difficult skill, as is recording it. Observation involves aesthetic aspects, which are discussed in this chapter. There are levels of observation in clinical medicine-first the whole patient and everyday function (walking, moving, talking...

...) with the consequent type of measurement to be extracted (categorical, ordered (ranked), or interval). level of observation selective observer definition of behaviour ethogram Cardinal fish collective behaviour individual body parts behaviour patterns selection samples of behaviour selection focal animal...

... concludes with a practice example and suggested application of the Mental Health Act 1983: Code of Practice while observing a service user. levels of observation observation person-centred care restrictive practice safety service user involvement Best Practice Competencies and Capabilities for Pre...