| This textbook is intended for students in any of the health-related professions. It aims to provide them with a better understanding of the context in which they are to work - the patients, the institutions, the psychologic aspects of illness, profession responsibilities, etc. Much of its content relates specifically to the situation in the USA, but some sections have wider application. Chapter headings include: "The Patient"; "Organizational Structure of Hospitals"; "Health Services Personnel"; "Interpe Relations"; and "Sociologic Aspects of the Hospital." There are numerous references in each chapter. |