The Double-Edged Helix: Social Implications of Genetics in a Diverse Society -- by Joseph Alper, Catherine Ard, Adrienne Asch, Jon Beckwith, Peter Conrad, Lisa Geller (Authors) (Book)
"The Double-Edged Helix explores the impact of recent genetic discoveries on both different population segments and society as a whole. The authors address the medical and ethical implications of the...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Maryland Health Partners (Program)
Mental health services for people who are eligible for Medical Assistance and people who, becuase of the nature of their illness and financial needs, receive state subsidization for services
All Ages
Health Issues for Minority Adolescents -- by Phyllis Katz, Judith Vanderryn, Marjorie Kagawa-Singer (Authors) (Book)
Adolescents are an underserved group in terms of health care. Poor and minority youth are particularly shortchanged in our current system. In view of the high incidence of many medical and...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Outcome Measurement in Psychiatry -- by Waguih Ishak, Tal Burt, Lloyd Sederer (Authors) (Book)
"This remarkable volume offers a critical analysis of outcome assessment, in psychiatry, which allows us to assess not only the measurable domains (i.e., symptoms, functioning, quality of life, and...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Concepts of Alzheimer Disease: Biological, Clinical, and Cultural Perspectives -- by Jesse Ballenger, Konrad Maurer, Peter Whitehouse (Authors) (Book)
"As the essays in this volume show, conceptualizing dementia has always been a complex process. With contributions from noted professionals in psychiatry, neurology, molecular biology, sociology,...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
The Doctor & You -- by Diane Swanson (Author) (Book - Child)
"A trip to the doctor's office generally isn't something adults look forward to, and for children it can be frightening. Knowing what to expect will go a long way toward relieving their anxiety. ...
All Ages
Who Shall Live?: Health, Economics and Social Choice -- by Victor Fuchs (Author) (Book)
"In this classic book, Professor Victor Fuchs draws on his deep understanding of the strengths and limitations of economics and his intimate knowledge of health care institutions to help readers...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Introductory Textbook of Psychiatry -- by Donald Black, Nancy Andreasen (Authors) (Book)
"The third edition of this broad, lively text depicts psychiatry as a field virtually exploding with new knowledge rather than?as is too often the case?as a field mired in the past. Its two...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Ethical and Regulatory Aspects of Clinical Research: Readings and Commentary -- by Ezekiel Emanuel, Robert Crouch, John Arras, Jonathan Moreno, Christine Grady (Authors) (Book)
"All investigators funded by the National Institutes of Health are now required to receive training about the ethics of clinical research. Based on a course taught by the editors at NIH, Ethical and...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Healthy Living: Exercise, Nutrition and Other Healthy Habits (Complete Health Resource) -- by Caroline Levchuck, Michele Drohan, Jane Kosek, Sharon Rose, Neil Schlager (Authors) (Book - Child)
"This three-volume set covers a wide range of health-related topics and lifestyle issues for the young adult. Fifteen chapters cover nutrition, personal care and hygiene, sexuality, physical fitness,...
Ages 9 years - 12 years.