Management Principles for Health Professionals, 2d ed.

This book is a fine collection of material written by three different allied health professionals who bring together a text that is worthwhile for any health care professional just entering or already involved in management. This collaboration by a medical records administrator, an occupational therapist, and a physical therapist has created a comprehensive presentation of management material. The subject matter is presented in a basic manner for an introductory text, yet is advanced enough that it would complement even a graduate-level curriculum.

Beyond the standard areas of communication, control, leading, organizing, planning, and supervising, the book goes on to include specific chapters on committees, recruitment and retention, budgeting, decision making, networking, and survival strategies. The information is very current, and a wide breadth of supplemental references are included. A worthwhile table of contents and index allow for good organization, and each chapter opens with objectives that are clearly stated and fulfilled. Other features that complement the text include several case studies and numerous appendixes that illustrate policies and procedures, space and renovation planning, budgets, and so forth.

This book would be particularly relevant to any physical therapist who is entering the field of management or who is already a seasoned veteran. The material is perfect for an administration course in physical therapy and as a ready reference on a library shelf or manager's office shelf.