Böcker av Rohit Khanna

Ever dreamt of a home where everyone thrives, regardless of ability? Unlocking Accessibility: A Student's Guide to Universal Housing throws open the door to that dream, empowering you to become a champion for inclusive living. This dynamic guide isn't just about wheelchair ramps and grab bars. It's a deep dive into designing homes that celebrate diversity, where everyone - from your grandma with arthritis to your friend with visual impairments - feels welcome and empowered. Imagine kitchens with adjustable counters, bathrooms with voice-activated controls, and bedrooms that seamlessly adapt to changing needs. This book equips you with the knowledge and tools to make these visions a reality. We'll explore the principles of Universal Design, learning how to create spaces that are beautiful, functional, and accessible to all. You'll discover practical tips for everything from choosing flooring to designing lighting, all while understanding the lived experiences of people with disabilities. But Unlocking Accessibility goes beyond the physical. We'll delve into the social and cultural aspects of inclusive housing, exploring how to build communities that embrace and celebrate difference. You'll learn to advocate for change, challenge discriminatory practices, and ensure that everyone has the right to a home that truly reflects their needs and aspirations.

This eminently relevant and thoroughly entertaining book reminds us that understanding more about health care helps us understand the larger world around us.With technological advances and information sharing so prevalent, health care should be more transparent and easier to access than ever before. So why does it seem like everything about it-from pricing, drug development, and the emergence of new diseases to the intricacies of biologic and precision medicine therapies-is becoming more complex, not less?Rohit Khanna's Misunderstanding Health examines some of today's most revealing health care trends while imploring us to look at these issues with alacrity, humor, and vigilance. Over the course of eighteen short, engaging chapters, Khanna explains* how unexamined beliefs can endanger patients, drive cost, and increase bureaucracy* the "e;Dr. Google"e; effect on the ways that we seek (or eschew) care * why our health care costs more than in any other country * the unintended consequences of using rating sites like Yelp * what we can learn about health care from hurricanes* how social media influencers impact health care* how artificial intelligence can improve health care* why health screening programs are so complicated* what the industry is doing to combat health care fraud* what the big deal about legalizing medical cannabis is* how to think about behavioral "e;nudges"e; designed to improve health * why understanding how data are collected is critical to understanding what they can tell us* and much moreEach provocative and easy-to-read chapter covers a familiar aspect of health care in a clear and succinct way. Offering inquisitive readers a warts-and-all view of American health care, Misunderstanding Health is the book that you'll want to read if you know enough to be frustrated by the system but want a deeper dive into its challenges and opportunities.