Introduction to health services / edited by Stephen J. Williams, Paul R. Torrens.
| Other author | Williams, Stephen J. (Stephen Joseph), 1948- |
| Other author | Torrens, Paul R. (Paul Roger), 1934- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 7th ed. |
| Publication Info | Clifton Park, NY : Thomson Delmar Learning, ©2008. |
| Description | vii, 384 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Understanding health systems: the organization of health care in the United States -- Technology in the U.S. health care system -- Population and disease patterns and trends -- Financing and structuring health care -- Financing health systems -- Private health insurance and managed care -- Public health: joint public-private responsibility in an era of new threats -- Ambulatory health care services and organizations -- Hospitals and health systems -- The continuum of long-term care -- Mental and behavioral health services -- The pharmaceutical industry -- Health care professionals -- Understanding health policy -- The quality of health care -- Ethical issues in public health and health services -- The future of health services. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2007028380 |
| ISBN | 9781418012892 (hardcover) : |
| ISBN | 1418012890 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | W 84 AA1 I61 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |