ISBN:
9780323096607
Copyright:
2013
Publication Date:
02-15-2012
Page Count:
736
Imprint:
Mosby
List Price:
$80.95
Mastering Healthcare Terminology - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 4th Edition
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource - Access Card
ISBN:
9780323096607
Copyright:
2013
Publication Date:
02-15-2012
Page Count:
736
Imprint:
Mosby
List Price:
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Acquire the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in class and on the job with this popular, hands-on introduction to medical language! Mastering Healthcare Terminology, 4th Edition is a fun, engaging first step on your journey toward a successful healthcare career. Organized by body system, each chapter presents terms and definitions in small, easy-to-follow learning segments, followed by exercises and review questions that test your understanding. Apply your knowledge using realistic case studies and patient records, or take your learning beyond the book with interactive games and exercises on the companion website.
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- Detailed coverage reflects the most up-to-date medical language and introduces essential anatomical and physiological concepts.
- A simple tabular format makes it easy to review and master related terms, word origins, and definitions all at once.
- Integrated exercises provide immediate practice and review opportunities to reinforce your understanding.
- Learning tools in each chapter outline content, objectives, precautions, and more to help you learn efficiently.
- A convenient spiral binding makes it easier to complete exercises and review material.
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- Basic ICD-9 codes included within the text acquaint you with common coding classifications and provide a professional edge.
- Anatomy and physiology terms are dissected into word parts for easier learning and memorization.
- Sample patient information reflects the electronic medical record interface to familiarize you with the latest developments in healthcare record-keeping.
- Integrated exercises provide immediate practice and review opportunities to reinforce your understanding.
- Case studies put terms and sample patient medical records into a realistic context.
- New diagnostic terms incorporated throughout the text keep you up to date with current diagnostic procedures you’ll encounter in practice.
- Chapter One equips you to confidently begin building medical terms immediately.
- A companion CD strengthens your understanding through new fun, interactive games including Whack-A-Word-Part and Medical Millionaire.
- iTerms access enables you to download pronunciations and definitions to a portable media device and review terms anywhere you go. (Sold separately)
- Worksheets and Wheel of Terminology game on the companion Evolve website offer engaging, online term-building practice.
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1. Introduction to Healthcare Terminology
2. Body Structure and Directional Terminology
3. Musculoskeletal System
4. Integumentary System
5. Gastrointestinal System
6. Urinary System
7. Male Reproductive System
8. Female Reproductive System
9. Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
10. Cardiovascular System
11. Respiratory System
12. Nervous System
13. Mental and Behavioral Health
14. Special Senses: Eye and Ear
15. Endocrine System
16. Oncology
Illustration Credits
References
Appendices
A. Word Parts and Definitions
B. Definitions and Word Parts
C. Abbreviations
D. English-to-Spanish Translations
Answers to Exercise
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Betsy J. Shiland, MS, RHIA, CCS, CHDA, CPC, CPB, CPPM, Former Assistant Professor, Allied Health Department, Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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