Introduction to Health Care Delivery: A Primer for PharmacistsThis revised edition of Introduction to Health Care Delivery: A Primer for Pharmacists, Fourth Edition, offers a current and comprehensive picture of the U.S. healthcare delivery system while emphasizing the perspective of the pharmacy profession. Each thoroughly updated chapter in the new edition of this practical text includes real-world case studies, learning objectives, chapter questions, questions for further discussion, and updated key topics and terms. New to the Fourth Edition is an updated Medicare/Medicaid chapter that reflects current regulations, a comprehensive glossary, and online instructor resources including case response scenarios. |
Contents
Chapter 2Health Care Professionals and Interdisciplinary Care | 41 |
Chapter 3The Pharmacist and the Pharmacy Profession | 65 |
Chapter 4The Patient | 103 |
Chapter 5Drug Use Access the Pharmaceutical Industry | 137 |
PART IIORGANIZATIONAL ASPECTS | 165 |
Chapter 7Ambulatory Care | 191 |
Chapter 8LongTerm Care | 219 |
Chapter 9Mental Health Services Delivery | 249 |
The Health Care Market 358 The Health Care Market | 362 |
Chapter 14Private Health Insurance | 369 |
Chapter 15Government Involvement in Health Care | 399 |
Chapter 16Managed Health Care | 427 |
Chapter 17Medicare and Medicaid | 451 |
Chapter 18Pharmacoeconomics | 481 |
Chapter 19International Health Care Services | 509 |
Chapter 20Health Care Reform | 539 |
Common terms and phrases
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