NEW! Four Colour design with new art programme better illustrates current concepts and improves readability and visual appeal. UPDATED! Expanded coverage of healthcare plans across Canada. NEW! Coverage of Electronic Medical Records (EMR). NEW! Evolve site including chapter review questions, review questions, videos, forms and templates, audio glossary, and more! UPDATED! Reflects contemporary standards, technological tools, and terminology used in day-to-day modern health care practice. NEW! New and revised learning tools - including: learning objectives, key terms, assignment boxes, tips, critical thinking boxes, and Did You Know boxes. UPDATED! Reflects current privacy legislation (PIPEDA) and changes to provincial and territorial Freedom of Information acts. NEW! Chapter order and comprehensive Table of Contents.