2nd Edition

Critical Thinking Skills for Healthcare A Student’s Guide

By Stephanie Mckendry Copyright 2026
126 Pages 24 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

126 Pages 24 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

126 Pages 24 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

The new edition of Critical Thinking Skills for Healthcare is the ideal text to foster this key attribute, supporting students to critically evaluate information and evidence on their journey from healthcare student to healthcare practitioner. Including worked examples throughout, the book encourages readers to recognise that they already think critically in their everyday lives. The next... Read more

Introduction. 1. Taking a critical approach in everyday life. 2. Taking a critical approach at university. 3. Taking a critical approach to reading. 4. Building a rational and credible argument. 5. Taking a critical approach in assessments. 6. Taking a critical approach in literature reviews. 7. Taking a critical approach in dissertations. 8. Taking a critical approach in reflection and reflective assessments.

Biography

Stephanie Mckendry is the Deputy Director of Student Experience at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. Previous to that she spent over 20 years in various teaching, research and policy roles in Higher Education Institutions including 6 years working with healthcare students.