Stanfield's introduction to health professions

"The Seventh Edition of the text outlines more than 75 careers and touches on every major facet of the field including a description of the profession, typical work setting; educational, licensure and certification requirements; salary and growth projections and internet resources on educational programs and requirements for licensure and/or certification. In addition, this resource 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. All chapters are updated to reflect current demographics and new policies"--Publisher's description.

Revised edition of: Introduction to the health professions / Peggy S. Stanfield, Nanna Cross, Y.H. Hui. 6th ed. ©2012.

Part one: The healthcare system in the United States. U.S. health care -- Categories of health services -- Paying for health services -- Aging, health, and long-term care -- Health care reform -- Medical and health information technology -- Part two: Jobs and careers. Health career planning -- Career development -- Part three: Health practitioners and technicians. Physicians, surgeons, and podiatrists -- Physician assistant -- Nursing -- Dentistry -- Dietetics -- Pharmacy -- Optometry -- Communication impairment professionals -- Physical therapy, orthotists, and prosthetists -- Occupational therapy -- Athletic trainers and exercise physiologists -- Mental health professionals -- Social workers -- Genetic counselors -- Health education -- Health services administration -- Emergency medical technicians and paramedics -- Radiation technology -- Diagnostics and related technology -- Respiratory care practitioners -- Part four: Healthcare support personnel. Clinical laboratory personnel -- Massage therapists and recreational therapists -- Health information personnel -- Medical and nursing assistants -- Home, personal, and psychiatric aides -- Part five: Health-related professions. Vet…