The book of qualitative research methods by Silverman (2016) provides guidelines and methodology which can be applied in healthcare settings. The book not only provides a framework of various methods and methodologies which can be applied in the research project. But it also includes definitions of all important terms and concepts such that researcher can understand the same in details prior to their application. The aspects of qualitative methods such as exploratory research, explanatory research, descriptive research and all other types and forms of research methods. All application skills and knowledge related to research methods is provided in a descriptive manner in this book. The book encompasses a guide to qualitative research procedure. The various types of social problems which are addressed through qualitative research are addressed by the writers. The various ethical considerations in ethical research or qualitative research have been included. The types and methods of qualitative research methods have also been highlighted in the book.