Epidemiology and the Delivery of Health Care Services: Methods and Applications

By Denise M. Oleske

Book Overview

In this introductory textbook to epidemiology, students will discover the knowledge and skills required for managing population-based health care under health reform. Fundamental epidemiological techniques are presented teaching students to assess the health status of populations served; determine appropriate interventions based upon knowledge of factors which affect health status; and evaluate the impact of health care systems, programs, technologies, and policies on the health status of populations. Each chapter includes case studies and discussion questions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461357454
• ISBN13: 9781461357452
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 235 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 10.0"