ABSTRACT
All health care students must be familiar with the basic concepts of health care in the United States. This introductory textbook presents vital information on health care careers and legal, ethical, financial, and policy issues that will help their future practice. It includes chapters on:
- careers in the health care profession;
- the complexity of health care;
- the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act;
- professionalism in health;
- health care for special populations;
- the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards;
- research and advancements in health care;
- the future of health care.
Fundamentals of U.S. Health Care is unique in the way it highlights the important elements of each health career, including job requirements, length of study, and salaries. With the student in mind, this book is accompanied by a website that features detailed PowerPoints and test banks with more than 1,000 review questions.
Well-organized and easily understood, this overview provides a reliable, relevant resource and up-to-date reference. It is essential reading for all allied health students, including nurses, surgical technicians, dental hygienists, radiology technicians, medical assistants, pharmacy technicians, physician assistants, and more.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|77 pages
Health care today
part II|37 pages
Financial management
part III|70 pages
Professionals and professional practice
part IV|94 pages
Patient populations
part V|54 pages
Safety in the workplace
part VI|56 pages
Communication in the health care profession
part VII|31 pages
Predictions for health care in the United States