Contents Dedication S. Contributors.. Foreword Preface ...... E: Section 1 Principles of Practice Chapter 1: Initial Assessment and Communication Jonathan S. Berek Paula J. Adams Hillard ........... i Chapter 2: Principles of Patient Care Joanna M. Cain.. . ...................................... 23 Chapter 3: Safety and Quality John P. Keats Joseph C. Gambone Chapter 4: Clinical Research Maureen G. Phipps Daniel W. Cramer... ......... 47 1 Section 11 Basic Principles Chapter 5: ...