This e-book considers different aspects of power and how it affects and is affected by people involved in health care organization. The papers included tell a collective story, focusing variously on: trust and communication within health care encounters; adverse medical outcomes; power and new organizational types in healthcare; HRM and HRD in healthcare; and power inequalities and gender inequalities in the healthcare organization. The e-book also considers the influence of professional bodies, patients and the public, considering their importance and power in the healthcare dynamic. A must-read for all managers and HR professionals working in the healthcare arena.