This directory lists addresses of sources of free and inexpensive instructional materials in health, patient, and safety education. The materials available include pamphlets, books, charts, posters, slides, films, filmstrips, records, photographs, transparencies, spirit masters, and related materials. The sources are organized into five general…

This directory provides access to organizations that offer services concerning acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) to deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Organizations included in the directory were selected from listings provided by the National AIDS Hotline and the National AIDS Information Clearinghouse. The directory lists 50…

This brief is a combination directory of contact persons and annotated bibliography designed to provide information on developing and implementing basic skills training programs for workers in the health care industry. The first section contains information on 33 contact persons currently operating employee basic skills programs for health care…

Information on Indiana University's course in patient education is presented, along with sources of additional information on patient education and a summary of a national survey on professional preparation in patient education. An outline of the following course topics is presented: past and current developments, health care delivery, patient…

The need for health personnel in California and recommended targets for expansion of health sciences programs are presented in this report prepared for the California PostsecondarV Education Commission. The report focuses on the role of physicians, mid-level practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, optometrists, and health sciences education.…