Health care today has reached a level of complexity that challenges all providers, leadership, and frontline health-care workers. Over the last few years, finance, quality, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency have been the top priorities of most health-care organizations. It is a daily challenge to stay abreast of the latest areas of change and to integrate vast ranges of knowledge into the health-care delivery model with the goal of providing the highest level of care to each patient served. In this environment, many individuals who possess very specific, unique knowledge and expertise are interacting in multiple ways. This book presents key elements of the health care process and serves as a common platform for various constituencies to understand processes that extend beyond one's particular area of expertise. The chapters touch on topics that should be understood by a wide audience who work together in the patient care process. A common understanding will ensure greater cooperation and facilitate the provision of care for patients and their families. This book will be most beneficial for young health-care providers and will serve as a reference tool for experienced health-care leaders and workers.