Designed for health services planners and decisionmakers on the local level, this guide describes and explains a relatively low-cost short-term approach by which communities can estimate their needs for ambulatory health care services, determine the adequacy of resources to meet those needs, and understand major factors for improving ambulatory…

Consumer health refers to the potential or actual impact upon the consumer, individually or collectively, of any substances, devices, services, or systems that are offered for the supposed purpose of protecting, preserving, or restoring physical or mental health. This book is an effort to help the consumer to choose intelligently in spending for…

Suggested are indirect and direct ways in which nurse educators can broaden their participation in quality assurance programs for patient care. Two of these are: appropriate preparation of their students and contribution of their own expertise to the process in the clinical practice setting. (Author/MS)

A film describing tachypea as an early manifestation of congenital heart disease was shown to physicians and nurses at 27 hospitals during regular continuing medical education activities. Findings from pre-test and post-test data show that need-oriented educational programs can measurably improve the quality of patient care. (Author/LBH)

The control of clinical practice and the disposition of income from this practice have complicated the governance of medical schools for many years. The problem has been magnified recently by a decrease in income from other sources, reduction in the number of service patients, expansion of private services, and federal legislation. Implications…

In 1974 an ambulatory practice was developed for the house staff in the Department of Medicine at Baltimore City Hospital and integrated into the traditional residency program, which is based upon block rotations in inpatient services, emergency service, and subspeciality electives. The goals and strategies of this program are described. (LB H)

Ramapo College identified many problems that need to be met to make a campus truly accessible to the handicapped student: rest rooms, residence hall ramps, locks, showers, roomate indoctrination, emergency situations, snow and ice, elevators, and fire precautions. Solutions to these problems are described. (Author/LBH)

The University of Tennessee has established a training program for clinical pharmacists dealing with cancer chemotherapy patients. Health-care settings are described in which these individuals can contribute as unique health-care team members in oncology. (Author/LBH)

Describes research methodology and findings of a survey in Iran to determine relationships between educational level, age, residence, and other variables involved in attitudes regarding the use of medical and sanitary services. Public health education is seen to be needed. For journal availability, see SO 506 019. (Author/AV)

The author replies to the article titled "Controversial Medical Treatments of Learning Disabilities" (R. Sieben), and reviews the use of sensory integrative therapy for children with learning disabilities. (IM)

The author replies to the article titled "Controversial Medical Treatments of Learning Disabilities" (R. Sieben), and reviews the use of treatments for learning disabled (LD) children based on theories in developmental optometry. (IM)

The author replies to the article titled "Controversial Medical Treatments of Learning Disabilities" (R. Sieben), and points out the problems faced by parents and their learning disabled children in the midst of treatment controversy. (IM)

A weekly, hour-long seminar held for medical residents in a county hospital helped house staff members in making psychiatric diagnoses, understanding how psychiatric difficulties are part of medical problems, learning the use of psychtropic drugs, being able to provide support and continuing of care, and developing communication skills. (LBH)

The school personnel, including the nurse and physician, should work as a team with students' parents when faced with an epidemic of lice in the school. (JD)

Considered were attitudes toward (1) the patient's inner resources to cope with a serious illness such as cancer, (2) the value of early diagnosis, and (3) the value of aggressive treatment, as well as the belief in immortality and preparation for and acceptance of death. Changes occurred throughout medical school, especially during the clinical…