Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

PART I: PERSPECTIVES ON TEACHING AND LEARNING: Overview of education in health care / Susan B. Bastable -- Ethical, legal, and economic foundations of the educational process / M. Janice Nelson -- Applying learning theories to healthcare practice / Margaret M. Braungart and Richard G. Braungart -- PART II: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LEARNER: Determinants of learning / Sharon Kitchie -- Developmental stages of the learner / Susan and Michelle A. Rinwalske -- Motivation, compliance, and health behaviors of the learner / Eleanor Richards -- Literacy in the adult patient population / Susan B. Bastable -- Gender, socioeconomic, and cultural attributes of the learner / Susan B. Bastable -- Special populations / Kay Viggiani -- PART III: TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING: Behavioral objectives / Susan B. Bastable -- Instructional methods / Kathleen Fitzgerald -- Instructional materials / Diane S. Hainsworth -- Technology in education / Deborah L. Sopczyk -- Instructional settings / Virginia E. O'Halloran -- Evaluation in healthcare education / Priscilla Sandford Worral -- Appendix A: Readability and Comprehension tests -- Appendix B: Resources and organizations for special populations.