Main description:

Preparing you for real-world practice, Haroun/Mitchell's INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE, Fifth Edition, provides an easy-to-read introduction to the foundational skills necessary for a range of health care professions. Emphasizing core health care competencies -- communication, infection control and professionalism -- the text delivers thorough coverage of both the soft skills and basic clinical skills needed by those entering health care training programs or considering a career in health care. Its unique five-step problem-solving model helps you "think like a health care professional" and sharpen your critical thinking skills, while numerous hands-on activities enable you to put chapter concept into practice. Completely up to date, it reflects the latest research and includes expansive coverage of such emerging issues as the opioid crisis, precision/personalized medicine, suicide prevention, health disparities, patient rights and much more. Also available: MindTap digital learning solution.

Contents:

Unit I: HEALTH CARE TODAY.
1. Your Career in Health Care.
2. Health Care Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.
3. Ethical and Legal Responsibilities.
Unit II: THE LANGUAGE OF HEALTH CARE.
4. Medical Terminology.
5. Medical Math.
Unit III: THE HUMAN BODY.
6. Organization of the Human Body.
7. Structure and Function of the Human Body.
8. Growth and Development.
Unit IV: PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE SAFETY.
9. Body Mechanics.
10. Infection Control.
11. Environmental Safety.
Unit V: BEHAVIORS FOR SUCCESS.
12. Lifestyle Management.
13. Professionalism.
14. Professional Development and Lifelong Learning.
Unit VI: COMMUNICATION IN THE HEALTH CARE SETTING.
15. The Patient as an Individual.
16. The Communication Process.
17. Written Communication.
18. Computers and Technology in Health Care.
19. Documentation and Medical Records.
Unit VII: HEALTH CARE SKILLS.
20. Physical Assessment.
21. Emergency Procedures.
Unit VIII: BUSINESS OF CARING.
22. Paying for Health Care.
23. Quality Control and Customer Service.
Unit IX: SECURING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT.
24. Job Leads and the Resume.
25. Interview, Portfolio, and Application.
26. Successful Employment Strategies.
Appendix 1: Health Care Professional Organizations.
Appendix 2: Useful Spanish Expressions for Health Care Professionals.
Glossary.
References.
Index.