Utilization management (UM) has become a strong trend in health care cost containment. Under UM, some decisions are not strictly made by the doctor and patient alone. Instead, they are now checked by a reviewer reporting to an employer or other paying party who asks whether or not the proposed type or location of care is medically necessary or appropriate. This book presents current findings about how UM is faring in practice and how it compares with other cost containment approaches, with recommendations for improving UM program administration and clinical protocols and for conducting further... View More...
Students in medical professions need to develop skills in documenting patient care. This unique, straightforward how-to text and reference, written specifically for physician assistants (PAs), will teach them how to write SOAP notes, document patient care in the office and hospital settings, and write prescriptions. This book is basic enough for beginning students, yet useful enough for practicing professionals. GREAT! Specifically addresed PA concerns with appropriate information. Enjoyed the 'Practice' format and especially the pearls. -- Peggy D. McMillen, MPAS, PAC, PA Studies, East Caroli... View More...
This text presents an innovative approach to learning and teaching the art of interviewing in the increasingly diverse and complex field of human services. Using a clear straightforward language, Samantrai explains abstract concepts, principles, and techniques of professional practice. Then, by presenting complete recordings of actual case interviews, she illustrates how these theories translate into everyday application. Line-by-line analysis alongside the interviews allows the student to examine the client's exact words, nonverbal behaviors, and psychological processes, and assess the worker... View More...
The result of Creative Health Care Management's 25 years experience in health care, this book provides health care leaders with basic concepts for transforming their care delivery system into one that is patient and family centered and built on the power of relationships. Relationship-Based Care provides a practical framework for addressing current challenges and is intended to benefit health care organizations in which commitment to care and service to patients is strong and focused. It will also prove useful in organizations searching for solutions to complex struggles with patient, staff an... View More...
The result of Creative Health Care Management's 25 years experience in health care, this book provides health care leaders with basic concepts for transforming their care delivery system into one that is patient and family centered and built on the power of relationships. Relationship-Based Care provides a practical framework for addressing current challenges and is intended to benefit health care organizations in which commitment to care and service to patients is strong and focused. It will also prove useful in organizations searching for solutions to complex struggles with patient, staff an... View More...
