Introduces and defines bioethical terminology, exploring such health care situations as euthanasia, organ harvesting, genetic screening, life support, and surrogate mothering.

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With over 8,000 nonmedical words, phrases, and acronyms related to the health-care industry, Slee's Health Care Terms is the leading healthcare dictionary available today. Now in its fifth edition, it covers finance & reimbursement, managed care, government regulation, health professionals, legal issues, governance, and more. Written expressly for trustees, and others who need quick, precise information, Slee's tells you what a term means and why you need to know it in today's healthcare environment. It is an essential reference for anyone who deals with the health care industry.

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Dictionary of words, phrases, and acronyms of particular use to health managers. 'Defines primarily the language, specialized vocabulary, and jargon of the practice and management of health care, without covering the clinical and technicallanguage used in the direct delivery of services.' Each entry gives word, phrase, or acronym, explanatory definition, and cross reference. Also includes hierarchical conspectus of vocabulary. Annotated bibliography.