Publisher's Synopsis
The eighth edition of Stanfield's Introduction to Health Professions provides comprehensive coverage of all the major health professions. This valuable resource is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a health-related career but are still exploring and have not yet decided on a specific career path. The Eighth Edition outlines more than 75 careers and touches on every major facet of the field including a description of the profession and typical work settings; educational, licensure, and certification requirements; salary and growth projections; and internet resources on educational programs.In addition, this text provides a thorough review of the U.S. healthcare delivery system, managed care, health care financing, reimbursement, insurance coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, and the impact of new technology on healthcare services. Information on career preparation and development is also included. All chapters are updated to reflect current demographics and new policies. Each section has also been thoroughly updated to reflect current training requirements, responsibilities, and salaries, as established in the 2020-21 Occupational Outlook Handbook.Each new print copy includes Navigate Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, a Learning Package for students, and a Teaching Package for instructors. New Anatomy & Physiology Review ModuleNow includes Interviews with Professionals and Frequently Asked Questions sectionsNew appendix section on Infection Control, reviewing Standard Precautions for all patient care to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in health care settingsIncludes seven new careers: Dietary Manager, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Assistants, Kinesiotherapists, Chiropractor, Art Therapist, Dance Therapist, and Music TherapistInstructor resources include a full test bank, quizzes, final exam, slides in PowerPoint format, image bank, and instructor manual. Career Options in the Health Professions Careers in Health Care Careers in Health Sciences Explorations in Health Professions Introduction to Health Professions © 2023 | 500 pages
