Description
Book SynopsisThe essential tools and methodologies for real-world patient education Human Disease and Health Promotion offers a comprehensive introduction to health advocacy and patient education in a real-world context.
Table of ContentsIntroduction vii
Preface ix
About the Author xi
Part 1: Foundations of Human Health and Health Promotion 1
Chapter 1 Overview of Health 3
Chapter 2 Overview of Western Medical Practices 15
Chapter 3 Overview of Chronic Diseases 31
Chapter 4 Fundamentals of Culturally Competent Health Care 47
Chapter 5 Health Behavior and Patient Self-Management 65
Chapter 6 Health Literacy 83
Chapter 7 Communication Skills for Health Care Providers 101
Chapter 8 Patient Navigators and Patient Self-Advocacy 119
Chapter 9 Basics of Disease and Diagnosis 135
Part 2: Human Diseases from a Systemic Approach 159
Chapter 10 Immune System and Related Diseases 161
Chapter 11 Endocrine System and Related Diseases 183
Chapter 12 Nervous System, Sensory System, and Related Diseases 203
Chapter 13 Cardiovascular System and Related Diseases 227
Chapter 14 Blood and Related Diseases 251
Chapter 15 Respiratory System and Related Diseases 275
Chapter 16 The Digestive System and Related Diseases 299
Chapter 17 Urinary System, Male Reproductive System, and Related Diseases 323
Chapter 18 Female Reproductive System and Related Diseases 345
Chapter 19 Musculoskeletal System and Related Diseases 369
Chapter 20 Integumentary System and Related Diseases 391
Chapter 21 The Brain and Mental Health Disorders 415
Index 441
