The Case Manager's Handbook, Fourth Edition

Written by renowned author, Catherine Mullahy, The Case Manager s Handbook, Fourth Edition, is the ultimate how-to guide for case managers. This practical resource helps case managers build fundamentals, study for the CCM exam, and most importantly, advance their careers after the exam. Using real-life examples and an easy-to-read, conversant style, this reference defines Best in Class case management, examines the case management process, and presents practical procedural information. It is an excellent daily reference and training resource for new case managers and seasoned professionals in various setting facing the day-to-day challenges of case management. Certain to become the go to resource resource that previous editions have, this Fourth Edition features updated and enhanced chapters, and brand new chapters covering such timely topics as: Obesity The New Epidemic; Our Nation s Multiculturalism and Challenges to Case Managers; Health Literacy and Adherence Issues; Pharmaceuticals The Ever-Evolving World; Our Aging Population, Medical Advancements and New Case Management Considerations; Direct to Consumer Community-Based Case Management; Continuum Concepts