Overview

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, 3rd Edition (spiral-bound version) 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 learning segments that make material easier to grasp, followed by exercises and review questions that test your understanding. Apply your knowledge using realistic case studies and patient records, and take your learning beyond the book with interactive games and exercises on an enclosed companion CD.

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Author:   Betsy J. Shiland
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   1.520kg
ISBN:  

9780323055062

ISBN 10:   0323055060
Pages:   736
Publication Date:   01 March 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

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 Index

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Betsy Shiland has authored 2 very successful medical terminology texts, along with a statistics text for health information management students. She is a credentialed coder (CCS, CPC), an EMT, a cancer registrar, and a health data administrator. She taught at Central College in Philadelphia for over 20 years.

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