Approximately 3,500 people in the United States work in the front lines of disease management. According to the current trajectory, that number may climb to more than 10,000 by the year 2010. With this impending growth, new resources are needed in academic preparation, ongoing professional support, and certification for disease managers. The Disease Manager's Handbook, by Rufus Howe, RN, MA sets the stage to formalize the disease management profession as a whole, while providing disease managers with a reference and professional structure for their practice.Written on the tenet that disease management is a powerfully effective and efficient intervention, The Disease Manager's Handbook is the first and only text that spells out the practice of disease management, providing the reader with the knowledge and proficiency necessary to service their patients with expert knowledge, skills, and compassion. Howe writes concisely and clearly, providing easy-to-follow learning objectives and challenging questions at the end of each chapter, designed to fuel critical thinking.