Includes bibliographical references (pages 504-506) and index.
Part One. The health care system in the United States / U.S. health care, 1990-2001 -- Categories of health services -- Paying for health services -- Long-term care -- Aging, health, and women's issues -- Health career planning.
Part Three. Health-related professions / Clinical laboratory technology -- Health information personnel -- Health services administration -- Federal and state health regulators -- Health education -- Veterinary medicine -- Miscellaneous health-related professions.
Part Two. Health professions involving patient care / Medicine -- Dentistry -- Nursing -- Pharmacists -- Dietetics -- Optometry -- Physician assistants -- Communication impairements -- Emergency medical services -- Imaging modalities -- Social workers -- Psychology -- Respiratory care practioners -- Physical therapy -- Occupational therapy -- Additional technologists, technicians, and assistants -- Behavioral therapists.
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The fourth edition of this comprehensive text reflects the many important changes that have taken place in the health professions. Health care reform, alterations in educational and legal requirements, and current social, ethical, and political issues are all thoroughly discussed in relation to the health professions. Written specifically for students majoring in a health or health-related discipline, Introduction to the Health Professions is ideally suited for students in one- or two-year programs who plan to become health care workers. In addition to outlining more than 75 careers in health, this text also touches on nearly every major facet of the field, from the evolution of medicine to payment for health care services. Book jacket.