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1	The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures more books like this by Anne Fadiman (Preface by) The author tells the story of the Lees, a family of Hmong refugees in California whose epileptic baby daughter, Lia, is taken in hand by the Western medical establishment. The Lees believe that Lia's condition is caused by spirits called dabs, who had caught her and made her fall down. Her doctors want to treat her condition with sophisticated ... see all copies from $3.77! new only from $6.33! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Pathologies of Power: Health, Human Rights, and the New War on the Poor more books like this by Paul Farmer, Professor Amartya K Sen (Foreword by) "Pathologies of Power" uses harrowing stories of life--and death--in extreme situations to interrogate our understanding of human rights. Paul Farmer, a physician and anthropologist with twenty years of experience working in Haiti, Peru, and Russia, argues that promoting the social and economic rights of the world's poor is the most important ... see all copies from $10.50! new only from $13.12! \| SVS
3	Hardwiring Excellence: Purpose, Wothwhile Work, Making a Difference more books like this by Quint Studer For many who work in health care today, overwhelming business pressures and perceived barriers to change have nearly extinguished the flame of their passion to help others. In this book, Quint Studer sparks a trend toward purpose, worthwhile work, and making a difference in the health care profession. He shares his personal story and teaches the ... see all copies from $8.82! new only from $19.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Delivering Health Care in America: A Systems Approach more books like this by Leiyu Shi, Dr.PH, MBA Describing the U.S. health services system is no easy feat. In one volume, the authors cover the conceptual basis for the system; its historical origins; the structures of ambulatory care, inpatient care, and other important service structures; the translation of these structures into health services themselves, and the manifestations of their ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $34.48! \| SVS
5	Introduction to Health Services more books like this by Stephen Joseph Williams The seventh edition of Introduction to Health Services builds upon its reputation as a classic book written by nationally recognized authors. This new edition addresses the increasing pressure to improve the efficiency of the nationas health care system and to provide an adequate level of health care for all Americans. The seventh edition reflects ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.93! \| first editions \| SVS
6	You: The Smart Patient: An Insider's Handbook for Getting the Best Treatment more books like this by Mehmet C Oz, M.D., Michael F Roizen, M.D. America's most trusted doctor team and the authors of "You: An Owner's Manual" now give patients at all stages of diagnosis and treatment an empowering handbook for taking charge of their health care. The authors show readers how to choose doctors and hospitals, how to ask questions, and much more. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Social Transformation of American Medicine more books like this by Paul Starr Winner of the 1983 Pulitzer Prize and the Bancroft Prize in American History, this is a landmark history of how the entire American health care system of doctors, hospitals, health plans, and government programs has evolved over the last two centuries."The definitive social history of the medical profession in America....A monumental achievement." ... see all copies from $3.05! new only from $10.40! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Worried Sick: A Prescription for Health in an Overtreated America more books like this by Nortin M Hadler This book helps in creating informed health-care consumers.At a time when access to health care in the United States is being widely debated, Nortin Hadler argues that an even more important issue is being overlooked. Although necessary health care should be available to all who need it, he says, the current health-care debate assumes that ... see all copies from $22.40! new only from $22.40! \| SVS
9	Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present more books like this by Harriet A Washington "Medical Apartheid" is the first and only comprehensive history of medical experimentation on African Americans, from the era of slavery to today. Washington details the ways both slaves and freedmen have been used in hospitals for experiments conducted without their knowledge. see all copies from $9.21! new only from $9.21! \| SVS
10	Health Policy: Crisis and Reform in the U.S. Health Care Delivery System more books like this by Charlene Harrington, Dr. Carroll L Estes see all copies from $1.99! new only from $16.00! \| SVS
11 view cover	Medical Law and Ethics more books like this by Bonnie F Fremgen This bestseller presents a wealth of timely information on the legal and ethical principles in healthcare. Noted for its straightforward style in which it acquaints readers with essential information, the book examines topics such as the patient/physician relationship, professional liability, medical malpractice prevention, the medical record, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $27.20! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Judy Moody, M.D.: The Doctor Is In! more books like this by Megan McDonald, Peter H Reynolds (Illustrator) The vibrant Judy studies the human body in her third grade class, and takes a turn as a nurse, doctor, classroom zucchini surgeon, and tonsillitis-suffering patient. Of course she must take the "Hippo oath" and "swear to the Hippo guy" to do her "doctor best." Judy's usual sense of humor and unique ways of expressing herself are much in evidence, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Calling Doctor Amelia Bedelia more books like this by Herman Parish, Lynn Sweat (Illustrator) Funny bones The doctor is out But Amelia Bedelia is ready to help a crowd of grouchy patients. Along the way she doses out some of the best medicine of all -- laughter, of course see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Mama Might Be Better Off Dead: The Failure of Health Care in Urban America more books like this by Laurie Kaye Abraham "Mama Might Be Better Off Dead" is an unsettling, profound look at the human face of health care. Both disturbing and illuminating, it immerses readers in the lives of four generations of a poor, African-American family beset with the devastating illnesses that are all too common in America's inner-cities. The story takes place in North Lawndale, ... see all copies from $2.95! new only from $8.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Doctor Maisy more books like this by Lucy Cousins (Illustrator) In DOCTOR MAISY, Maisy and Tallulah play hospital. Poor Panda is sick, but feels much better with Doctor Maisy in charge. When it's Maisy's turn to need help, Nurse Tallulah comes to the rescue see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| SVS
16 view cover	Understanding Health Policy more books like this by Thomas S Bodenheimer, Kevin Grumbach The number 1 text on health policy, this well-known book provides a short introduction to U.S. health care policy by two leading experts who are themselves practicing physicians. The Fourth Edition features the latest information on cost containment, health insurance, managed care, hospital payment, and the new two-tier model of physician ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.98!
17 view cover	Essentials of Health Care Marketing more books like this by Eric N Berkowitz, Ph.D. In this text your students will receive a complete curriculum of marketing management tools and techniques. Filled with examples from a wide array of health care providers, health systems, HMOs, physician-hospital organizations, and more, Essentials of Health Care Marketing covers market research, strategy, and the strategic marketing process. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $36.38!
18 view cover	Health Care USA more books like this by Harry A Sultz, Kristina M Young Written from a public health or population perspective, this book provides a clear overview of the US healthcare system and the professional, political, social, and economic forces that have shaped it. It is intended as a text for an introductory course in the organization and delivery of US healthcare, for students in public health, medicine, ... see all copies from $38.00! new only from $38.00!
19 view cover	Last Night I Dreamed of Peace: The Diary of Dang Thuy Tram more books like this by Thuy Tram An international bestseller, this book presents the remarkable diary of a young North Vietnamese doctor killed by American troops in 1970. Written between 1968 and her death, Trams writing speaks poignantly of her devotion to family and country, the horrors of war, and her struggle to attain her political ideals. see all copies from $3.33! new only from $11.00! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine more books like this by John Abramson, M.D. A family doctor reveals with startling evidence how commercial interests have eroded the excellence of American medicine. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.81! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor more books like this by Stan Berenstain It's time for a routine check-up with Dr. Gert Grizzly. Sister Bear is brave about her booster shot, and Brother Bear is fine, but--achoo!--is that Papa Bear sneezing? "A light-hearted approach to the subject with straightforward information."--"Appraisal." see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.34! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Primary Care Medicine: Office Evaluation and Management of the Adult Patient more books like this by Allan H Goroll, Albert G Mulley, Jr. (Editor) Completely updated for its Fifth Edition, this comprehensive text presents a practical approach to the office evaluation and management of every problem seen by primary care practitioners. In 239 problem-oriented chapters, the book provides essential information on medical diagnosis, lab tests, treatment options, and health maintenance and offers ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $26.00! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Overtreated: Why Too Much Medicine Is Making Us Sicker and Poorer more books like this by Shannon Brownlee A groundbreaking critique of the American health care systems addiction to overtreatment, this searing expos from award-winning journalist Brownlee shows how hospitals deliver huge amounts of unnecessary care that is not only wasteful but can actually imperil the health of patients. see all copies from $7.77! new only from $9.60! \| first editions
24 view cover	Continuous Quality Improvement in Health Care more books like this by Curtis P McLaughlin see all copies from $58.87! new only from $66.82!
25 view cover	Transcultural Health Care: A Culturally Competent Approach more books like this by Larry D. Purnell, PhD, RN (Editor), Betty J. Paulanka, EdD, RN (Editor) Presents the Purnell Model for Cultural Competence used in performing cultural assessments of patients and their families in nursing practice. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.85! \| first editions

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