Provides an overview of the history of the health care industry; discusses employment, wages, trends, key events, leaders, and forces; profiles jobs; and offers tips for professional success.
When the author's husband dies in the hospital 24 hours after routine surgery, she finds the medical establishment less than forthcoming about the details of his death.
Provides detailed descriptions of seventy health care careers, discussing education requirements, skills needed, pay, growth, openings, and the work environment. Includes DVD with footage of health care professionals at work.