For those interested in a career in health care, this volume outlines different professions in the US, along with chapters on paying for health care, The Healthy People 2010 objectives, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, electronic health resources, and government and voluntary health agencies. Chisolm (patient education, American Urological Association Foundation) details professions from nursing, dentistry, and occupational therapy to athletic training, mental health professions, health services administration, and creative arts therapies. Information on roles, training and education, licensing and certification, earnings, and future trends is given. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)