Career resources in the health professions

Organizational Behavior in Health Care was written to assist those who are on the frontline of the industry everyday--healthcare managers who must motivate and lead very diverse populations in a constantly changing environment.Designed for graduate-level study, this book introduces the reader to the behavioral science literature relevant to the study of individual and group behavior, specifically in healthcare organizational settings. Using an applied focus, it provides a clear and concise overview of the essential topics in organizational behavior from the healthcare manager's perspective. Organizational Behavior in Health Care examines the many aspects of organizational behavior, such as individuals' perceptions and attitudes, diversity, communication, motivation, leadership, power, stress, conflict management, negotiation models, group dynamics, team building, and managing organizational change. Each chapter contains learning objectives, summaries, case studies or other types of activities, such as, self-assessment exercises or evaluation.

Using the meso theory framework introduced by House, Rousseau and Thomas-Hunt which integrates the study of organizational behavior and organization theory simultaneously, this book fills the need of many health management programs that offer a combined organizational behavior and theory course. It provides a clear and concise overview of the essential topics in organization theory and design from the healthcare manager's perspective.

Ethics for Health Professionals provides a foundational understanding of ethics for healthcare students and clinicians. With a conversational tone and features within each chapter that add to its appeal including quotes, interesting facts, case studies, and more, this indispensable text offers an enjoyable, eased reading style while supplying information that can be practically and easily put into practice once the student enters the field. Many ideals can also be carried over to one's personal life in terms of ethical principles and decision making. Pedagogical features include chapter objectives, boxed articles, quotes, case studies, key terms, chapter summary, assessment review questions. Website links are also included for additional reference. Students will learn basic information while develop a meaningful understanding of ethics, its importance and application in the world of health sciences. CONTENTS* Overview of the history of ethics * Blanchard and Peale's 3-step model * Ecological Model * Approaches to ethics * Applying ethics to the health care professional* Patient Care Partnership* Vulnerable Populations * Confidentiality* The Medical Record* Patients' rights under HIPAA and privacy standards* Ethics and the Workplace* Liability and Health Care* Matters of Life and DeathEthics for Health Professionals also covers additional contemporary topics in health care including:* Integrity in Research (Including conflict of interest and Institutional Review Boards)* Central Electronic Medical Record Registry* Stem Cell Research* Euthanasia, Abortion, Assisted Suicide* How to Choose a Reliable Website for Information Gathering