Mastering Healthcare Terminology , 7th Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

Mastering Healthcare Terminology , 7th Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

Author: Betsy J. Shiland MS. RHIA , CCS , CHDA , CPC , CPB and CPPM

Learn the language you need to speak effectively and clearly in a medical situation! Mastering Healthcare Terminology , 7th Edition makes it simple to learn medical terms and definitions by breaking up the material into manageable learning “chunks” .

Exercises are given right after concepts and terms to help you comprehend them better and gauge your progress . The book covers prefixes, suffixes, and word roots and organizes terminology by body system . Realistic case studies assist you in putting your knowledge to use . You can prevent language issues by using special boxes .

This book features an Evolve website with medical animations , flash cards , quizzes , word games and more . It was written by renowned educator Betsy Shiland . Regular word part and word building tasks provide instant opportunity for practice and review , reinforcing your comprehension . The phonetic pronunciation of terms , their historical context and definitions are condensed in the tables of pathology and diagnostic terminology . Case studies provide you the chance to observe terminology in action .

Be Careful boxes warn you of potentially perplexing word components and words that share a similar appearance or pronunciation . For both juvenile and geriatric patients , Age Matters boxes highlight key terms and concepts . You can learn anatomy and the associated combining forms with the help of labeling activities and hundreds of images . Focus On boxes tie everything together by emphasizing a condition or procedure that makes use of the medical terms discussed throughout the chapter .

You can use electronic health records in the healthcare context if you are familiar with the subject . NEW ! Point of Interest boxes provide a thorough overview of specific illnesses and procedures . For this version , NEW gradable activities have been introduced to the Evolve website . Keep up with the latest developments in healthcare using NEW words and images .

See also : Tabers Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary , 24th Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)