Beschreibung:
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.
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.