Download or read book The McGraw-Hill Essential Dictionary of Health Care written by Lee Hyde and published by Healthcare Management Group/McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 1988 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dictionary of words, phrases, and acronyms of particular use to health managers. "Defines primarily the language, specialized vocabulary, and jargon of the practice and management of health care, without covering the clinical and technical language used in the direct delivery of services." Each entry gives word, phrase, or acronym, explanatory definition, and cross reference. Also includes hierarchical conspectus of vocabulary. Annotated bibliography.