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Hse 115 Health Care concepts Ser.: Introduction to Health Care by Lee Haroun and Dakota Mitchell (2011, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherDelamr Cengage Learning

ISBN-101435487559

ISBN-139781435487550

eBay Product ID (ePID)99555961

Product Key Features

Number of Pages576 Pages

Publication NameIntroduction to Health Care

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2011

SubjectEducation & Training, Health Care Delivery, Allied Health Services / General, General

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaHealth & Fitness, Medical

AuthorLee Haroun, Dakota Mitchell

SeriesHse 115 Health Care concepts Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight43.3 Oz

Item Length10.8 in

Item Width8.4 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Dewey Edition23

eBook FormatUnspecified

Dewey Decimal362.1

Table Of ContentUnit I: HEALTH CARE TODAY. 1. Your Career in Health Care. 2. Current Health Care Systems and Trends. 3. Ethical and Legal Responsibilities. Unit II: THE LANGUAGE OF HEALTHCARE. 4. Medical Terminology. 5. Medical Math. Unit III: THE HUMAN BODY. 6. Organization of the Human Body. 7. Structure and Function of the Human Body. 8. Growth and Development. Unit IV: PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE SAFETY. 9. Body Mechanics. 10. Infection Control. 11. Environmental Safety. Unit V: BEHAVIORS FOR SUCCESS. 12. Lifestyle Management. 13. Professionalism. 14. Lifelong Learning. Unit VI: COMMUNICATION IN THE HEALTH CARE SETTING. 15. The Patient as an Individual. 16. The Communication Process. 17. Written Communication. 18. Computers and Technology in Health Care. 19. Documentation and Medical Records. Unit VII: HEALTH CARE SKILLS. 20. Physical Assessment. 21. Emergency Procedures. Unit VIII: BUSINESS OF CARING. 22. Controlling Health Care Costs. 23. Performance Improvement and Customer Service. Unit IX: SECURING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT. 24. Job Leads and the Resume. 25. Interview, Portfolio, and Application. 26. Successful Employment Strategies. Appendix 1 Health Care Professional Organizations. Appendix 2 Useful Spanish Expressions for Health Care Professionals. Glossary. References. Index.

SynopsisINTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE, 3E provides learners with an easy-to-read foundation in the profession of health care. This redesigned and updated new edition offers a comprehensive introductory survey of basic clinical health care skills for learners entering health care programs or for those that think they may be interested in pursuing a career in health care. Core competencies shared by all health care professions such as communication, infection control, and professionalism are provided to expose you to the reality of practice. This book emphasizes developing critical thinking skills through a five-step problem solving model that teaches you to assess a situation, consider alternatives, choose an appropriate alternative, evaluate the results, and revise as needed. This resource demonstrates how to think like a health care professional and is a terrific first step towards a rewarding career.