Stanfield's introduction to health professions / Nanna Cross, PhD, Dana C. McWay, JD, RHIA, FAHIMA.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part one: The healthcare system in the United States. U.S. Health care ; Categories of health services ; Paying for health services ; Aging, health, and long-term care ; Healthcare reform ; Medical and health information technology -- Part two: Jobs and careers. Health career planning ; Career development -- Part three: Health practitioners and technicians. Physicians, surgeons, and podiatrists ; Physician assistant ; Nursing ; Dentistry ; Dietetics ; Pharmacy ; Optometry ; Communication impairment professionals ; Physical therapy, orthotists, and prosthetists ; Occupational therapy ; Athletic trainers, exercise physiologists, and kinesiotherapists ; Chiropractors ; Mental health professionals ; Social workers ; Genetic counselors ; Health education ; Health services administration ; Emergency medical technicians and paramedics ; Radiation technology ; Diagnostics and related technology ; Respiratory care practitioners -- Part four: Healthcare support personnel. Clinical laboratory personnel ; Alternative therapy: massage, recreation, art, dance, and music therapists ; Health information personnel ; Medical and nursing assistants ; Home, personal, and psychiatric aides -- Part five: Health-related professions. Veterinary medicine and other careers working with animals ; Occupational health and environmental science.

"Introduction to the Health Professions provides comprehensive coverage of all the major health professions. The Eighth Edition includes the 75 careers and touches on every major facet of the field. Training requirements, job responsibilities, and salaries are also described. In addition, this resource provides a thorough review of the U.S. healthcare delivery system, managed care, health care financing, reimbursement, insurance coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, and the impact of new technology on healthcare services"-- Provided by publisher.