Part I: The foundation for assessment -- What is assessment? / Margaret Bennett -- Holistic assessment / Susan Koch -- Transcultural assessment / Marilyn Ray -- Assessing spiritual needs / Antonia (Anne) van Loon -- Social and lifestyle assessment / Elery Hamilton Smith -- Part 2: Assessment for clinical practice -- Assessing mental health / Michael Hazleton -- Assessing environment / Bridget Sutherland -- Assessment of patterns of body defence and healing / Sally Garratt -- Assessment of fluid dynamics and common symptoms of imbalance / Sally Garratt -- Nutrition assessment and screening / Yvonne Coleman -- Assessment of palliation / Jenny Abbey -- Assessment of the vision and hearing / Richard Osborn and Wendy-Mae Rapson -- Assessment of elder abuse / Susan Kurrle