Allied Health

Peggy Valentine, Kevin Lyons, Pedro J Lecca

About the Editors Contributors Preface Chapter 1. Historical Overview: Evolution of the Allied Health Professions Introduction The Changing Medical Paradigm Toward a Definition of Allied Health The Evolving U.S. Health Care System The Evolving Role of Education and Standards for the Allied Health Professions A New Majority in the Health Professions Toward Recognition of the Allied Health Professions Summary Chapter 2. Role of the Federal Government in Allied Health Education The Nebraska Story: A Case Study The Federal Government and Health Professions Education Program Examples Conclusion Chapter 3. Primary Health Care Introduction Case Study Primary Care Definition Major Specialties That Interact with Primary Care Who Practices Primary Care? Controversies and Conceptual/Systemic Flaws Summary and Future Considerations Chapter 4. Rehabilitative and Restorative Therapies History of the Development of Rehabilitative and Restorative Therapies How Teams Work Together The Role of Research Chapter 5. Health Care Management Health Management Defined Health Care Management Organizational Structure Health Care Management Functions Meeting the Challenge Chapter 6. Chemical and Dietary Therapies Case Study of Testimonials of Efficacy of Certain Therapies Complementary and Alternative Medicine Dietary Supplements Facts About Food Summary Chapter 7. Diagnostic Services Multidisciplinary Health Care Team Case Study Factors in Selecting Laboratory Tests Laboratory and Other Diagnostic Procedures Chapter 8. Psychosocial Interaction and Its Therapeutic Impact on Patients Physical and Mental Health: Implications for Health Care Providers Introduction Technical Competence versus People Skills Definition of Health Psychosocial Therapies Expectations from a Successful Health Care Provider Health Workers and Stress How to Handle Stress Health Workers As Care Providers, Leaders, and Managers Chapter 9. Interdisciplinary and Community-Based Health Care Interdisciplinary Behavioral Approaches Behavioral Services in Hospitals The Case of Jason Depression in Primary Care Community Health Services Complementary and Alternative Medicine Treatments Chapter 10. Demographic and Health Trends in the Twenty-First Century Aging Population Racial and Ethnic Diversity Poverty and Underserved Populations Changes in the Family Structure Demographic Changes and the Allied Health Professions Chapter 11. New Directions for Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Part I: Overview of Accreditation Part II: Accreditation in Allied Health Part III: Issues in Allied Health Education Part IV: New Directions Conclusion Chapter 12. Allied Health Education in a Global Community Introduction Overview of Race and Origin of the U.S. Population Cultural Competence in a Global Community Trends Shaping Use of Complementary and Alternative Approaches Implications for Education and Practice Summary Chapter 13. Genomics, Proteomics, and Allied Health Introduction Overview Role of Genetics in Health Care Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues Pharmacogenomics Conclusion Chapter 14. Interprofessional Collaborative Alliances Introduction Definition of Terms Need for Collaboration Case Example Barriers Related to Interprofessional Work Interprofessional Alliance Model Case Example: Interprofessional Alliance Model Summary Chapter 15. Impact of Technology on Allied Health Education Case Study Familiarity with Technology Preservice Technology Preparation of Allied Health Practitio