The Encyclopedia of Public Health was designed to offer the lay reader information about important aspects of the sciences, arts, practical skills, organization, essential functions, and historical traditions of the field. It is intended specifically for general readers with a high school or college level education, although many professional workers, trainees, and students of public health wil…
This book provides a comprehensive guide to best practices in documenting health records, with a focus on the importance of accuracy and adherence to industry standards. It is designed for healthcare professionals who are responsible for recording medical information, including physicians, nurses, and medical records technicians. Fahrenholz emphasizes that proper documentation is key to support…
The globally aging population and its problems and issues affect nearly everyone, directly or indirectly, whether a person is a senior citizen, a caregiving relative, a medical or health professional, or a citizen whose taxes pay for the programs and services that are needed by older individuals. In fact, many people fit more than one of these categories; for example, some individuals who are o…
The Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health: A Guide for Seniors and Their Caregivers is a health reference product designed to inform and educate readers about a wide variety of diseases and conditions, nutrition and dietary practices, treatments and drugs, as well as other issues associated with the health of seniors. Cengage Learning believes the product to be comprehensive, but not necessarily d…
The Encyclopedia of Health and Aging presents state-of-the-art research and ready-to-use facts on health and aging. This one-volume resource captures some of the excitement of the research in the field in terms of new findings as well as conceptual developments guiding research, practice, and policy. With more than 200 entries, it covers the biological, psychological, social, and economic aspec…
The underlying assumption of this book is that every woman wants to take responsibility for her own health. The only way she can act intelligently and safely in her own best interest is to understand the workings of her body and to know what kinds of care and treatment are available. Medicine is not yet a “hard” science; indeed, it may never be one, and certainly not for many years to come.…
This book contains the authors’ ideas and facts/knowledge accumulated. It is intended to provide helpful information on the subject matter covered herein. It is sold with the understanding that the authors, book producer, and the publisher are not engaged in rendering professional medical, health, or any other kind of personal professional services via this book. If the reader wants or needs …
The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health and Nutrition is a health reference product designed to inform and educate readers about a wide variety of diets, nutrition and dietary practices, and diseases and conditions associated with nutrition choices. The Gale Group believes the product to be comprehensive, but not necessarily definitive. It is intended to supplement, not replace, consu…