Main description:

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.

Contents:

UNIT I: Introduction
1.The Complexity of Health Care
2. Measuring Health and Disease
3. Health, Culture, and Behavior
4. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Care
5. Manpower in the Health Care Profession

UNIT II. Specific Patient Populations
6. Children
7. Women
8. Older Adults
9. Minorities

UNIT III. United States Health Issues
10. Infectious Diseases
11. Chronic Diseases and Risks
12. Complex Emergencies and Natural Disasters
13. Illegal Immigrant Issues
14. The Opioid Epidemic
15. Suicides and Homicides
16. The Homelessness Crisis
17. The COVID-19 Pandemic

UNIT IV. Financial Management
18. Health Insurance, Financing, and Payment
19. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
20. Customer Service

UNIT V. Communication in the Health Care Profession
21. The Communication Process
22. Technology and Computers in Health Care
23. Medical Record-keeping
24. The Future of Health Care
Glossary
Index