Women now represent over half of medical school matriculants, almost half of residents and fellows, and over a third of practicing physicians nationally. Despite considerable representation among the physician workforce, women are paid 75 cents on the dollar compared with their …
The third edition of Health Services Planning represents a necessary revision of the second edition (2003) and reflects the significant changes that have occurred in the social and health environments, the healthcare field, and the planning endeavor itself. The book reviews the …
This innovative edited collection brings together leading international academics to explore the use of various non-prescription and prescription substances. From a psychosocial perspective, the authors discuss the complex reasons behind their adoption, the ways in which they ar…
An introduction to quality assurance and quality improvement in general practice. The themes of the book are illustrated by reference to the case studies provided, which describe the various ways of starting, implementing and maintaining quality assurance in general practice.
This book has been written specifically to meet the needs of counsellors and trainers working with the National Health Service. It will also provide useful insights for doctors, nurses, and managers within the healthcare sector. The book covers topics such as, difference and div…
The first part of the book looks at advances in the sciences underpinning musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice. There is commentary on topics such as movement, the interaction between pain and motor control as well as neuromuscular adaptations to exercise. Applied anatomical s…
This practical, patient-centred guide assists medical professionals in delivering better clinical care to Arab patients. Important issues covered include patient education, compliance, 'doctor shopping', and psychiatric and mental health services.
This comprehensive medical textbook is a compendium of the latest information on healthcare quality. The text provides knowledge about the theory and practical applications for each of the core areas that comprise the field of medical quality management as well as insight and es…
This textbook is the new edition of Purnell's famous Transcultural Health Care, based on the Purnell twelve-step model and theory of cultural competence. This textbook, an extended version of the recently published Handbook, focuses on specific populations and provides the most …
Expert practitioners in both the public and private healthcare sectors, the authors cover the entire scope of our healthcare system. From the concepts behind policy decisions to concrete examples of how they affect patients and professionals alike. Understanding Health Policy, 6…
Applied Econometrics for Health Economists' introduces readers to the appropriate econometric techniques for use with different forms of survey data - known collectively as microeconometrics.
'Applied Econometrics for Health Economists' introduces readers to the appropriate econometric techniques for use with different forms of survey data - known collectively as microeconometrics.
