SECTION 1

Fundamentals

1 The Human Body

Cells Tissues and Organs Organ Systems Barriers on the Outside and the Inside Mind-Body Interactions Anatomy and Disease

2 Genetics

Chromosomes and Genes Inheritance of Single-Gene Disorders Gene Technology Uses of Genetics Gene Therapy Ethical Controversies

3 Making the Most of Health Care

Where to Start When to See a Doctor Making the Most of a Health Care Visit Getting a Second Opinion Handling Medical Records Researching a Disorder How Health Care Is Paid For

4 Prevention

Tools of Prevention Prevention in Pregnant Women Prevention in Older Adults

5 Exercise and Fitness

Benefits of Exercise Starting an Exercise Program Exercising Safely Choosing the Right Exercise

6 Rehabilitation

Treatment of Pain and Inflammation Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Specific Problems

7 Death and Dying

Time Course of Dying Choices to Make Before Death Treatment Options Hospice Care Symptoms During a Fatal Illness Financial Concerns Legal and Ethical Concerns Acceptance When Death Is Near When Death Occurs

8 Legal and Ethical Issues

Capacity to Make Health Care Decisions Informed Consent Confidentiality and HIPAA Advance Directives Surrogate Decision Making Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders Medical Malpractice