Professionalism in Health Care: A Primer for Career Success is a full-color, engaging, conversational text that helps students understand the common professional standards that all health care workers need to provide excellent care and service. It brings together complete coverage of these and other crucial soft skills: work ethic, character, relationships, teamwork, communication and etiquette, honesty, cultural competence, personal image, and personal health and wellness. KEY TOPICS: The Health Care Industry and Your Role; Your Work Ethic and Performance; Personal Traits of the Health Care Professional; Relationships, Teamwork, and Communication Skills; Cultural Competence and Patient Care; Professionalism and Your Personal Life; The Practicum Experience; Employment and Professional Development MARKET: For courses covering professionalism in any nursing or health program offered in colleges or universities, vocational schools, hospitals, high schools, or through on-the-job training.