Publications Issued by the Public Health Service
Author: United States. Public Health Service
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Published: 1952
Total Pages: 872
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Published: 1952
Total Pages: 872
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Ross M. Mullner
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Published: 2009-05-15
Total Pages: 1457
ISBN-13: 1452266115
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Today, as never before, healthcare has the ability to enhance the quality and duration of life. At the same time, healthcare has become so costly that it can easily bankrupt governments and impoverish individuals and families. Health services research is a highly multidisciplinary field, including such areas as health administration, health economics, medical sociology, medicine, , political science, public health, and public policy. The Encyclopedia of Health Services Research is the first single reference source to capture the diversity and complexity of the field. With more than 400 entries, these two volumes investigate the relationship between the factors of cost, quality, and access to healthcare and their impact upon medical outcomes such as death, disability, disease, discomfort, and dissatisfaction with care. Key Features Examines the growing healthcare crisis facing the United States Encompasses the structure, process, and outcomes of healthcare Aims to improve the equity, efficiency, effectiveness, and safety of healthcare by influencing and developing public policies Describes healthcare systems and issues from around the globe Key Themes Access to Care Accreditation, Associations, Foundations, and Research Organizations Biographies of Current and Past Leaders Cost of Care, Economics, Finance, and Payment Mechanisms Disease, Disability, Health, and Health Behavior Government and International Healthcare Organizations Health Insurance Health Professionals and Healthcare Organizations Health Services Research Laws, Regulations, and Ethics Measurement; Data Sources and Coding; and Research Methods Outcomes of Care Policy Issues, Healthcare Reform, and International Comparisons Public Health Quality and Safety of Care Special and Vulnerable Groups The Encyclopedia is designed to be an introduction to the various topics of health services research for an audience including undergraduate students, graduate students, andgeneral readers seeking non-technical descriptions of the field and its practices. It is also useful for healthcare practitioners wishing to stay abreast of the changes and updates in the field.
Author: United States. Public Health Service
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Published: 1959
Total Pages: 88
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Published: 1965
Total Pages: 124
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: American Public Health Association
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Published: 1940
Total Pages: 78
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: National Center for Health Services Research and Development
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Published: 1971
Total Pages: 40
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: United States. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
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Published: 1977
Total Pages: 700
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: United States. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Media and Publication Management Information Staff
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Published: 1978
Total Pages: 704
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Education U.S. Department of Health (and Welfare)
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Published: 1964
Total Pages: 124
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