Introduction to Health Care addresses the core competencies needed by health care professionals regardless of medical specialty. Topics common to all health care professions such as communication, infection control, environmental safety, controlling health care costs and professionalism in the workplace are presented in a "job authentic" manner that emphasizes the importance of developing the thinking skills and human compassion necessary to a career in health care. Medical math, written communication, lifestyle management, customer service and tips for securing and maintaining employment are given expanded coverage within the text.
Models demonstrate how to assess situations, consider alternatives, choose appropriate alternatives and evaluate results
"Thinking It Through" encourages reader to problem solve workplace examples using chapter principles
"Suggested Learning Activities" offer users intriguing suggestions for applying course content to daily activities and environment
Application exercises and review questions require the user to integrate major concepts and confirm whether they comprehend material
Charts, diagrams and color photographs illustrate important concepts