Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Providing a concise introduction to the field of occupational and environmental medicine, this book delves into what it does, how it protects workers, how it benefits employers, and how it is developing as an important field in health protection. This book shines a light on an important but little-appreciated corner of medicine where health, technology, the environment, and the economy come together to have a real impact on people and society. The text serves as one of the few entry points into the world of occupational and environmental health protection for readers interested in learning more about it and what it can do for them. Readers will be introduced to such topics as the history of occupational and environmental medicine (OEM), schools of thought associated with OEM, the relationship of OEM to neighboring fields of study, and profiles of OEM practitioners. This guide emphasizes the rich potential for environmental medicine to contribute to sustainability, public health, and community health protection, making it an essential resource for anyone interested or involved in these sectors.

Tee L. Guidotti, MD, MPH, DABT, is a physician, international consultant, and retired professor from the University of Alberta and George Washington University, USA.

Preface 1. A Brief History of Occupational and Environmental Medicine in the United States, Tee L. Guidotti, Manijeh Berenji, and Judith Green McKenzie 2. Schools of Thought in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Tee L. Guidotti 3. Theory and Practice of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Tee L. Guidotti 4. Relationships: Interactions with Other Fields and Specialties, Ifeoma Margaret Ama 5. Profiles: Practitioners in Action Paula A. Lantsberger Chang Rim Na Tanisha Taylor Ernest C. Levister Jr. Philip Harber Zeke J. McKinney Raúl Alexander Mirza Clarion E. Johnson J. Brent Pawlecki Pouné Saberi Wayne N. Burton 6. Corporate Sector and Private Practice, J. Brent Pawlecki and Paula A. Lantsberger 7. Practice Settings, Tee L. Guidotti and Raúl Alexander Mirza 8. Academic Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Judith Green McKenzie 9. Case Studies, Manijeh Berenji, Natalie P. Hartenbaum, Chang Rim Na, and Tee L. Guidotti 10. Core Controversies, Tee L. Guidotti 11. Classic Research in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Tee L. Guidotti 12. Contemporary Research and Looking Ahead, How-Ran Guo 13. The Future of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Tee L. Guidotti, William G. Buchta, Tanisha Taylor, Denece Kesler, Robert K. McLellan, Robert Bourgeois, and Bill Bruce Bibliography About the Editor and Contributors Index