Global Health Care: Issues and Policies: Issues and Policies Contributor(s): Holtz, Carol (Author) |
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ISBN: 1284175693 ISBN-13: 9781284175691 Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers OUR PRICE: $104.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Nursing - Home & Community Care - Medical | Health Care Delivery |
Dewey: 362.1 |
LCCN: 2020012416 |
Physical Information: 1.5" H x 7" W x 9" (2.40 lbs) 500 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Global Health Care: Issues and Policies, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive resource for nursing students focused on critical and timely global health topics. Written by academic authors, scientists and health practitioners, the Fourth Edition provides students with a foundational knowledge of health policy issues from various geographical regions. The goal of this text is to impart a well-rounded perspective to how certain areas around the globe are oftentimes significantly impacted by world events. - New coverage of global infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases - Zika virus and the World Health Organization's fight against Ebola in the Congo - New chapter on Native American health issues - New content on global neurological health issues with specific coverage of pain management - Overview of the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals - Expanded content on child maltreatment and abuse - Updated content on Occupational health |