Essentials of the US Health Care System.Essentials of the US Health Care System Leiyu Shi SHI Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Japan) SHI Samsung Heavy Industries SHI Social Health Insurance (Europe) SHI Statutory Health Insurance SHI Samsung Heavy Industries Co, Ltd and Douglas Douglas, city, Isle of Man Douglas, city (1991 pop. 19,950), capital of the Isle of Man, Great Britain. It is a popular resort, connected by rail to Ramsey and Port Erin, on the Irish Sea. Tourism is the chief industry. Singh Jones & Bartlett Publishers 40 Tall Pine Drive, Sudbury, MA 01776 076373151X $51.95 www.jbpub.com Department of Health Policy Management Professor Leiyu Shi and School of Public and Environmental Affairs Associate Professor Douglas Singh present Essentials of the US Health Care System, a concise and accessible introduction to available US health care. Written as a textbook textbook Informatics A treatise on a particular subject. See Bible. especially for students considering a profession in the field, yet also accessible to lay readers, Essentials of the US Health Care System includes basic information concerning the effects of modern medical technology, the roles of different providers and professionals in US health care, managed care and health networks, long-term care long-term care (LTC), n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. services, and much more. Graphs, charts, and black-and-white photographs round out this excellent primer prim·er n. A segment of DNA or RNA that is complementary to a given DNA sequence and that is needed to initiate replication by DNA polymerase. of basic terms and concepts; each section features a neatly summarized conclusion and a list of references for more information. Also highly recommended is the author's previous textbook, "Delivering Health Care in America: A Systems Approach". |
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