Vulnerable populations in the United States
By: Leiyu Shi, Gregory D. Stevens
Contributors: Stevens, Gregory D., 1973-
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2011
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9780470599358
Description: "The second edition of this important book offers a framework for learning about vulnerable populations.  It is thoroughly updated to include the latest data and trends in health and health care disparities and provides a detailed synthesis of recent and increasingly expansive programs and initiatives to remedy these disparities. It incorporates Health People 2020 objectives, includes new sections on real-world clinical examples, and discusses the impact of health care reform on vulnerable populations. This book is written for students, researchers, practitioners and policymakers and contains an instructor's manual, PowerPoint slides, and downloadable sample assignments."--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.