Professionalism in Health Care
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Professionalism in Health Care by Sherry Makely
Now in full color, this engaging, conversational text helps students understand the common professional standards that all healthcare workers need to provide excellent care and service. PROFESSIONALISM IN HEALTHCARE: A PRIMER FOR CAREER SUCCESS, 4/e brings together complete coverage of these and other crucial soft skills: work ethic, character, relationships, teamwork, communication and etiquette, honesty, cultural competence, personal image, personal health and wellness, and more. Revised and improved throughout, this edition gives students a clearer understanding of where they fit in the changing healthcare system, why patient satisfaction is more important than ever, how to behave with the professionalism that both employers and patients demand, and how to move forward in their own careers more rapidly. This edition also contains many new pedagogical features, including an extensive new website.
Sherry Makely, PhD, RT(R) Textbook Author
Dr. Makely created and managed health sciences educational programs and workforce development initiatives in hospitals and universities for more than 42 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology, a master's degree in Education, and a doctorate degree in Human Resources. Dr. Makely served as Director of Education for the School of Radiologic Science, and Manager of the Employee Education and Development Department for Methodist Hospital, Clarian Health, and Indiana University Health for 38 years. She has authored textbooks on professionalism for health care workers for more than 15 years for Pearson Education. Vanessa J. Austin, RMA, AHI, (AMT), M.Ed. Contributing Author, Chapter Seven: The Practicum Experience
With more than 20 years experience as a Medical Assistant, Clinical Education Coordinator, and Program Director, Ms. Austin serves as Medical Assistant Instructor for Ross Medical Education in Cincinnati, Ohio. With a bachelor's degree in Health Care Management and a master's degree in Higher Education, she served as President of the Indiana State Society of American Medical Technologists and gives presentations on Professionalism in Health Care for state and national medical assisting conferences. Quay Kester, PhD Content Contributor, Chapter Five: Cultural Competence
Dr. Quay Kester, President of Evoke Communications, specializes in diversity and inclusion initiatives to build cultural competence and confidence in health care, academic, and corporate organizations. Her avid commitment to learning about cultures and customs has taken her around the world and within various economies. Her national and international experience makes her a sought after speaker, leader, and facilitator. Dr. Kester has served as adjunct faculty at Indiana University, DePauw University, and as Visiting Professor at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. With a doctorate degree from Indiana University, she is a Master Practitioner of Neurolinguistic Programming and a Certified Medical Illustrator. She serves on numerous boards including the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana.
Dr. Makely created and managed health sciences educational programs and workforce development initiatives in hospitals and universities for more than 42 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology, a master's degree in Education, and a doctorate degree in Human Resources. Dr. Makely served as Director of Education for the School of Radiologic Science, and Manager of the Employee Education and Development Department for Methodist Hospital, Clarian Health, and Indiana University Health for 38 years. She has authored textbooks on professionalism for health care workers for more than 15 years for Pearson Education. Vanessa J. Austin, RMA, AHI, (AMT), M.Ed. Contributing Author, Chapter Seven: The Practicum Experience
With more than 20 years experience as a Medical Assistant, Clinical Education Coordinator, and Program Director, Ms. Austin serves as Medical Assistant Instructor for Ross Medical Education in Cincinnati, Ohio. With a bachelor's degree in Health Care Management and a master's degree in Higher Education, she served as President of the Indiana State Society of American Medical Technologists and gives presentations on Professionalism in Health Care for state and national medical assisting conferences. Quay Kester, PhD Content Contributor, Chapter Five: Cultural Competence
Dr. Quay Kester, President of Evoke Communications, specializes in diversity and inclusion initiatives to build cultural competence and confidence in health care, academic, and corporate organizations. Her avid commitment to learning about cultures and customs has taken her around the world and within various economies. Her national and international experience makes her a sought after speaker, leader, and facilitator. Dr. Kester has served as adjunct faculty at Indiana University, DePauw University, and as Visiting Professor at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. With a doctorate degree from Indiana University, she is a Master Practitioner of Neurolinguistic Programming and a Certified Medical Illustrator. She serves on numerous boards including the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780132840101 |
| ISBN 10 | 0132840103 |
| Title | Professionalism in Health Care |
| Author | Sherry Makely |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pearson Education (US) |
| Year published | 2012-03-09 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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