Captain Anne Donovan's field hospital in NhaTrang, Vietnam, treats many wounded soldiers, but when one of her patients is somebody she recognizes, her emotions threaten to overwhelm her.
Lists over 600 online resources that provide health and medical information on many different illnesses; includes directories, views on health care issues, specialized information about different diseases, and other related topics.
Provides contemporary and historical information, including statistics, on several aspects of the U.S.'s health care system, including practitioners, institutions, quality, cost, insurance, comparisons with other countries, and public opinion.
Describes caregiving careers in seven settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and home health, provides advice for entering the broad caregiving field, and lists related organizations and further reading.
Provides an overview of the helping professions, discussing working conditions, training and skills, job outlook, and earnings, and features interviews with practicing professionals in a variety of fields in which they discuss the realities of their jobs.