Jahangir Moini,
Jahangir (Retired Professor, Science and Health Department, Eastern Florida State College, FL, USA) Moini,
Akinso Oyindamola,
Oyindamola Akinso,
Oyindamola (Assistant Professor of Public Health at Nova Southeastern University, FL, USA) Akinso,
Katia Ferdowsi,
Katia (Lecturer in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of Central Florida, FL, USA) Ferdowsi,
Morvarid Moini,
Morvarid (Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry & serves as a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, Owner of Pearl Pediatric Dental, FL, USA) Moini
e.a.
Elsevier Science
e druk, 2022
9780323990387
Health Care Today in the United States
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Paperback, blz.
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Elsevier Science |
2022
ISBN13: 9780323990387
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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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UNIT I: Introduction <br>1.The Complexity of Health Care <br>2. Measuring Health and Disease <br>3. Health, Culture, and Behavior <br>4. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Care <br>5. Manpower in the Health Care Profession <br><br>UNIT II. Specific Patient Populations <br>6. Children <br>7. Women <br>8. Older Adults <br>9. Minorities <br><br>UNIT III. United States Health Issues <br>10. Infectious Diseases <br>11. Chronic Diseases and Risks <br>12. Complex Emergencies and Natural Disasters <br>13. Illegal Immigrant Issues <br>14. The Opioid Epidemic <br>15. Suicides and Homicides <br>16. The Homelessness Crisis <br>17. The COVID-19 Pandemic <br><br>UNIT IV. Financial Management <br>18. Health Insurance, Financing, and Payment <br>19. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act <br>20. Customer Service<br><br>UNIT V. Communication in the Health Care Profession <br>21. The Communication Process <br>22. Technology and Computers in Health Care <br>23. Medical Record-keeping <br>24. The Future of Health Care <br>Glossary <br>Index