Introduction to health care delivery [Book] : a primer for pharmacists / edited by Robert L. McCarthy, Kenneth W. Schafermeyer, Kimberly S. Plake.

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Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Sudbury, Mass. : Jones & Bartlett Learning, c2012.Edition: 5th edDescription: xxii, 622 p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN:

9781449644888

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DDC classification:

362.10973 22

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362.10973

Contents:

Health care delivery in America : historical and policy perspectives / Jennifer L. Tebbe-Grossman -- Healthcare professionals and interdisciplinary care / Suvapun Bunniran, David J. McCaffrey III -- The pharmacist and the pharmacy profession / Shane P. Desselle -- The patient / Kimberly S. Plake -- Drug use, access, and the role of the pharmaceutical industry / Kyle D. Ross, Louis P. Garrison Jr., and Dana P. Hammer -- Critical issues in public health / Ardis Hanson, Peter D. Hurd, Bruce Lubotsky Levin -- Hospitals / Catherine N. Otto and William W. McCloskey -- Ambulatory care / David M. Scott -- Long-term care / Aleda M. H. Chen, Kimberly S. Plake -- Mental health services / Ardis Hanson ... [et al.] -- Home care / William W. McCloskey, Frank Marr, Maureen A. McCarthy -- Informatics in health care / Ardis Hanson, Bruce Lubotsky Levin, and David M. Scott -- Basic economic principles affecting health care / Kenneth W. Schafermeyer -- Unique aspects of health economics / Kenneth W. Schafermeyer -- Private health insurance / Kenneth W. Schafermeyer, Brenda R. Motheral -- Government involvement in health care / Earlene E. Lipowski, Marcus Long -- Managed health care / Kenneth W. Schafermeyer, Brenda R. Motheral -- Medicare and Medicaid / Alan P. Wolfgang -- Pharmacoeconomics / Kenneth W. Schafermeyer, Craig I. Coleman -- International healthcare services / Ana C. Quiñones-Boex -- Healthcare reform / Catherine N. Otto and Thomas E. Buckley.

Summary: Introduction to Health Care Delivery:A Primer for Pharmacists, Fifth Edition provides students with a current and comprehensive overview of the U.S. health care delivery system from the perspective of the pharmacy profession. Each thoroughly updated chapter of this best-selling text includes real-world case studies, learning objectives, chapter review questions, questions for further discussion, and updated key topics and terms. New and expanded topics include public health, pharmacoepidemiology, cultural competence, and leadership. Patient-Provider dialogues are also included to help students apply key concepts. Instructor Resources include a Transition Guide, PowerPoint Presentations, and an Instructor's Manual.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Books	Junaid Zaidi Library, COMSATS University Islamabad	362.10973 INT (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		47774

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to Health Care Delivery:A Primer for Pharmacists, Fifth Edition provides students with a current and comprehensive overview of the U.S. health care delivery system from the perspective of the pharmacy profession. Each thoroughly updated chapter of this best-selling text includes real-world case studies, learning objectives, chapter review questions, questions for further discussion, and updated key topics and terms. New and expanded topics include public health, pharmacoepidemiology, cultural competence, and leadership. Patient-Provider dialogues are also included to help students apply key concepts. Instructor Resources include a Transition Guide, PowerPoint Presentations, and an Instructor's Manual.

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