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Fundamentals

	Introduction to the Human Body
	Cells
	Tissues and Organs
	Organ Systems
	Barriers on the Outside and the Inside
	Mind-Body Interactions
	Anatomy and Disease

Chromosomes and Genes
		Genes
		Chromosomes
		Traits
		Genetic Disorders
Inheritance of Single-Gene Disorders
	Inheritance Patterns
		Non–X-Linked Inheritance
		X-Linked Inheritance
		Abnormal Mitochondrial Genes
Gene Technology
Uses of Genetics
Gene Therapy
Ethical Controversies in Genetics

	Introduction to Making the Most of Health Care
	The Primary Care Doctor
	When to See a Doctor
	Making the Most of a Health Care Visit
	Getting a Second Opinion
	Handling Medical Records
	Researching a Disorder
	How Health Care Is Paid For
		Controlling Health Care Costs
		How Health Care Practitioners are Paid
		Understanding Managed Care
		Paying for Drugs

	Overview of Preventive Care
	Tools of Prevention
			Healthful Lifestyle
			Vaccination
			Screening
			Preventive Drug Therapy
	Prevention in Pregnant Women
	Prevention in Older Adults

	Benefits of Exercise
	Starting an Exercise Program
			Type of Exercise
			Workload and Variation
	Exercising Safely
	Choosing the Right Exercise

	Overview of Rehabilitation
	Treatment of Pain and Inflammation
	Physical Therapy (PT)
	Occupational Therapy (OT)
	Rehabilitation for Specific Problems
			Heart Disorders
			Brain Injuries
			Spinal Injuries
			Hip Fracture
			Limb Amputation
			Speech Disorders
			Blindness

	Introduction to Death and Dying
	Time Course of Dying
	Choices to Make Before Death
	Treatment Options at the End of Life
	Hospice Care
	Symptoms During a Fatal Illness
			Pain
			Shortness of Breath
			Digestive Tract Problems
			Incontinence
			Bedsores
			Fatigue
			Depression and Anxiety
			Confusion and Unconsciousness
			Disability
			Stress
	Financial Concerns at the End of Life
	Legal and Ethical Concerns at the End of Life
	Acceptance of Death and Dying
	When Death Is Near
	When Death Occurs

Overview of Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care
Capacity to Make Health Care Decisions
Informed Consent
Confidentiality and HIPAA
Advance Directives
		Living Will
		Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
Default Surrogate Decision Making
		Legal Standard for Making Medical Decisions
Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) Orders
	Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST)
Medical Malpractice

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