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Prepare yourself for a rewarding career in Canadian health care with the unparalleled ebook that stands out in its category! Authored in an accessible and student-friendly manner, Thompson’s Health and Health Care Delivery in Canada, 3rd Edition (PDF) simplifies the complex landscape of Canada’s health, wellness, and illness management systems. This comprehensive ebook is designed exclusively for the Canadian context, shedding light on the pivotal roles played by federal agencies and provincial governments, alongside insights into individual and population health dynamics, healthcare funding, and the pressing issues and anticipated trends shaping the future of health care in Canada.
In this thoroughly revised 3rd Edition, readers will find updated discussions on mental health care, the experiences of Indigenous Peoples, the implications of marijuana legalization, palliative and end-of-life care (including Medical Assistance in Dying, MAID), as well as the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, available on Evolve. The enhanced online resources and newly introduced review questions provide an invaluable tool for Canadian students aspiring to enter the health care profession.
Key Features Include:
- Real-life Case Examples that connect chapter concepts to real-world scenarios.
- Comprehensive Key Terms at the start of each chapter, complete with page references for easy access to definitions.
- Challenging Review Questions at the conclusion of each chapter to help assess your understanding of the material.
- Concise Chapter Summaries that encapsulate the main topics and significant takeaways from each section.
- Thought-Provoking Thinking It Through questions prompting you to engage critically with essential themes in health and health care delivery.
Additionally, the latest edition boasts:
- NEW! Completely revised content featured in the “Think It Through” and “Case Example” sections.
- NEW! “Did You Know?” boxes that showcase real-world situations aligning with chapter topics.
- NEW! Dialogue on contemporary issues, including the rise of alternative and complementary health services, emergency preparedness strategies, and advancements in e-mental health.
- NEW! An enhanced Evolve platform featuring new lesson plans, expanded discussion queries, and a thorough introduction to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- NEW! Better-organized content that delineates the responsibilities of federal, provincial, and territorial governments, as well as insights into the roles of agencies and healthcare practitioners early in the text.
- NEW! Expanded coverage addressing health and legislative changes concerning mental health care, Indigenous Peoples, palliative care trends (including MAID), marijuana legalization, and the enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic (on Evolve).
All prices are listed in US$.
Additional ISBNs: 978-1771721714, 978-1771721691, 1771721707, 978-1771721707, 9781771721707.
NOTE: This product exclusively includes the ebook Health and Health Care Delivery in Canada 3e in PDF format. Access codes are not provided.









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