Encyclopedia of Health Services Research Contributor(s): Mullner, Ross M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1412951798 ISBN-13: 9781412951791 Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc OUR PRICE: $499.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2009 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Reference - Medical | Health Care Delivery - Medical | Administration |
Dewey: 362.103 |
LCCN: 2008052885 |
Physical Information: 3.8" H x 8.8" W x 11.4" (9.75 lbs) 1456 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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
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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. |