The Seventh Edition of the text outlines more than 75 careers and touches on every major facet of the field including a description of the profession, typical work setting; educational, licensure and certification requirements; salary and growth projections and internet resources on educational programs and requirements for licensure and/or certification. In addition, this resource provides a thorough review of the U.S. healthcare delivery system, managed care, health care financing, reimbursement, insurance coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, and the impact of new technology on healthcare services. All chapters are updated to reflect current demographics and new policies.

"Introduction to the Health Professions provides comprehensive coverage of all the major health professions. The Eighth Edition includes the 75 careers and touches on every major facet of the field. Training requirements, job responsibilities, and salaries are also described. In addition, this resource provides a thorough review of the U.S. healthcare delivery system, managed care, health care financing, reimbursement, insurance coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, and the impact of new technology on healthcare services"--

New edition of a text for students beginning their education in health care. Coverage includes an overview of the health care system in the US--its history, categories of services, and financing. Individual chapters are devoted to various professions, with description of work environments and trends, educational and legal requirements, earnings, related occupations, and sources of further information. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Epidemiology/Biostatistics

This straightforward, practical resource focuses on health promotion and illness prevention - while also addressing the nursing care of persons with routine and chronic conditions; discusses the factors that affect health and health care delivery, including epidemiology, environmental health issues, and cultural influences; examines the unique community-based nursing needs of specific client populations such as women, infants and children, and the elderly ... clients with HIV Infection and AIDS ... and clients with mental health conditions; provides practical tools for use in all areas of community health - from assessment and screening recommendations to detailed information on health teaching and suggestions for improving nursing care; emphasizes Healthy People 2000 objectives and strategies throughout; and lists resources within each chapter that provide contact information for important agencies and institutions.

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