Understanding Health Care in America: Culture, Capitalism, and Communication

ISBN-13: 9781138592933 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 212 str.

Michael Pagano

Opis

This book examines the current state of American health care using a social science lens to focus on the interdependent, intercultural, economic, and communication aspects of access and delivery.

Spis treści

1.Introduction: culture, capitalism, and communication.  Section 1: The Impact of Organizational Culture on Health Care in America.  2.Physician Culture.  3.Nursing Culture.  4.Health Care Organization (nonprovider, nongovernment) Culture.  5.Health Consumer Culture.  Section 2: The Impact of Capitalism on Health Care in America.  6.Capitalism and Health Care- The Government's Role.  7.Capitalism and Health Care- Health insurance.  8.Capitalism and Health Care-Technology and specialization.  9.Capitalism and Health Care-Pharmaceutical and device manufacturers.  Section 3: The Impact of Communication in Healthcare in America.  10.Communication and Health Care.  Section 4: Implications for Health Care Reform.  11.Understanding Health Care in America-The Future.