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Fundamentals
Fundamentals
Death and Dying
Introduction
Acceptance
Choices to Make Before Death
Financial Concerns
Hospice Care
Legal and Ethical Concerns
Symptoms During a Fatal Illness
Pain
Shortness of Breath
Digestive Tract Problems
Incontinence
Bedsores
Fatigue
Depression and Anxiety
Confusion and Unconsciousness
Disability
Stress
Time Course of Dying
Treatment Options
When Death Is Near
When Death Occurs
Exercise and Fitness
Introduction
Benefits of Exercise
Choosing the Right Exercise
Exercising Safely
Starting an Exercise Program
Type of Exercise
Workload and Variation
Genetics
Introduction
Chromosomes and Genes
Genes
Chromosomes
Traits
Genetic Disorders
Ethical Controversies
Gene Technology
Gene Therapy
Inheritance of Single-Gene Disorders
Inheritance Patterns
Non–X-Linked Inheritance
X-Linked Inheritance
Abnormal Mitochondrial Genes
Uses of Genetics
Human Body
Introduction
Anatomy and Disease
Barriers on the Outside and the Inside
Cells
Mind-Body Interactions
Organ Systems
Tissues and Organs
Legal and Ethical Issues
Introduction
Advance Directives
Living Will
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
Capacity to Make Health Care Decisions
Confidentiality and HIPAA
Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) Orders
Informed Consent
Medical Malpractice
Surrogate Decision Making
Making the Most of Health Care
Introduction
Getting a Second Opinion
Handling Medical Records
How Health Care Is Paid For
Controlling Health Care Costs
How Health Care Practitioners are Paid
Understanding Managed Care
Paying for Drugs
Making the Most of a Health Care Visit
Researching a Disorder
When to See a Doctor
Where to Start
Prevention
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Prevention in Older Adults
Prevention in Pregnant Women
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Preventive Drug Therapy
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Specific Problems
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Brain Injuries
Spinal Injuries
Hip Fracture
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Speech Disorders
Blindness
Treatment of Pain and Inflammation
The Aging Body
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