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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.
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.
Health Care Today in the United States details the complexities of
health care in the United States and provides readers with
up-to-date information on the state of health care, its challenges,
and how to navigate the system. Sections cover patient populations,
diverse cultures, legalities, the opioid epidemic, the impact of
COVID-19, health care costs, insurance and the impact of technology
on health care. Written for students seeking a health science
degree, as well as health care professionals, nurses, medical
students, and those in the field of public health, this book
provides a comprehensive view of health care in the U.S.
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