Medical Terminology
The Language of Health Care
Marjorie Canfield Willis(Author)
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (Publisher)
Published on 1. November 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
550 pages
978-0-683-09055-0 (ISBN)
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Description
Now students can learn medical terminology in its proper context - in documenting patient care. This text teaches students applied terminology, demonstrating exactly how medical terminology is used in the clinical practice setting. Willis' "Medical Terminology" features complete records with patient history included. Completely unique, the fourth chapter teaches basic communication between professionals, including physician's orders and prescriptions, plus..."Ancient Artifacts" with colorful etymologies and historical backgrounds for commonly used terms.It includes an entire chapter on time management, sensory mnemonics, and using flash cards - information unique to this text. There are helpful appendices including an index of term components, abbreviations and symbols, answers to exercises and a listing of commonly prescribed drugs. In addition to the best medical terminology available for students, Willis' "Medical Terminology" gives instructors a range of options for using the material: the text, the instructor's guide, pronunciation, audio tapes, overheads, and, computerized test bank.
Now students can learn medical terminology in its proper context - in documenting patient care. This text teaches students applied terminology, demonstrating exactly how medical terminology is used in the clinical practice setting. Willis' "Medical Terminology" features complete records with patient history included. Completely unique, the fourth chapter teaches basic communication between professionals, including physician's orders and prescriptions, plus..."Ancient Artifacts" with colorful etymologies and historical backgrounds for commonly used terms.It includes an entire chapter on time management, sensory mnemonics, and using flash cards - information unique to this text. There are helpful appendices including an index of term components, abbreviations and symbols, answers to exercises and a listing of commonly prescribed drugs. In addition to the best medical terminology available for students, Willis' "Medical Terminology" gives instructors a range of options for using the material: the text, the instructor's guide, pronunciation, audio tapes, overheads, and, computerized test bank.
Now students can learn medical terminology in its proper context - in documenting patient care. This text teaches students applied terminology, demonstrating exactly how medical terminology is used in the clinical practice setting. Willis' "Medical Terminology" features complete records with patient history included. Completely unique, the fourth chapter teaches basic communication between professionals, including physician's orders and prescriptions, plus..."Ancient Artifacts" with colorful etymologies and historical backgrounds for commonly used terms.It includes an entire chapter on time management, sensory mnemonics, and using flash cards - information unique to this text. There are helpful appendices including an index of term components, abbreviations and symbols, answers to exercises and a listing of commonly prescribed drugs. In addition to the best medical terminology available for students, Willis' "Medical Terminology" gives instructors a range of options for using the material: the text, the instructor's guide, pronunciation, audio tapes, overheads, and, computerized test bank.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
500 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
1361 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-683-09055-0 (9780683090550)
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04/2005
2nd Edition
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
€78.28
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