Doctors and other experts have published the essential foundational knowledge in this book for laypeople with a background in business administration who are working in the healthcare sector and want or need to engage in medical discussions. The handbook offers, among other things: - the definition of each medical specialty and its distinction from neighboring fields - an overview of the leading hospital diagnoses as well as causes, epidemiology, and clinical aspects - fundamentals of treatment and its complications, as well as specifics of treatment in hospitals - special aspects of quality assurance and consideration of relevant DRGs. You will find answers to many recurring questions, such as those related to the formation of focal points and synergy effects, medical and medical technology developments, cost-benefit analyses, or quality management.