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Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals by Pearson - Essential Guide for Medical Students and Practitioners
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Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals is an essential resource for students pursuing careers in various health-related fields, including Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Coding, Medical Records, Medical Transcription, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technician, Radiology, and Allied Health Programs. This comprehensive text is designed to help learners quickly master the modern vocabulary of healthcare and develop techniques for decoding new medical terms throughout their careers.
The book employs a time-proven, word-building approach to facilitate the learning of medical vocabulary. Each chapter is structured around a color-coded word list that illustrates how medical terms are constructed, pronounced, and defined. Readers are introduced to the essential components of medical terminology, including key suffixes and prefixes, and guided through the intricacies of each vital body system. This methodical approach is proven to enhance both proficiency and confidence in students from diverse backgrounds and career goals.
Topics covered range from cancer and mental illness to lifespan considerations, with innovative pedagogy embedded throughout the text. Students are presented with numerous opportunities to learn, practice, and apply terminology in real-world clinical scenarios. The Ninth Edition features an exciting new Insights section that introduces readers to the latest coding terminology as outlined in The Complete Official Codebook ICD-10-CM, 2016, thus preparing them effectively for the modern healthcare landscape.
Additionally, the book is available with MyLab Medical Terminology, an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to complement the text. This platform engages students and enhances their learning outcomes by allowing them to practice what they learn, test their understanding, and create personalized study plans to master complex concepts. The interactive games, adaptive Dynamic Study Modules, and narrated lectures in MyLab Medical Terminology ensure that all learning styles are accommodated, helping students build a solid foundation in medical language.
Note: This is a standalone product; MyLab Medical Terminology is not included with the purchase of this title. Students interested in MyLab should consult their instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors can reach out to their Pearson representative for further details.
For those wishing to acquire both the physical text and MyLab, search for: 0134746279 / 9780134746272 Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals PLUS MyLab Medical Terminology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Code Package, which includes 0134482182 / 9780134482187 MyLab Medical Terminology with Pearson eText -- Access Card.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals' about? A: This book is designed for courses in medical terminology across various health-related programs. It employs a word-building approach to help students master modern healthcare vocabulary.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Jane Rice.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the 9th edition of 'Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 864 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in medical terminology? A: Yes, the book is designed to accommodate students from various backgrounds, making it suitable for beginners.
- Q: What additional resources are available with this book? A: The book can be paired with MyLab Medical Terminology, an online program that offers homework, tutorials, and assessments.
- Q: Is MyLab Medical Terminology included with the purchase of this book? A: No, MyLab Medical Terminology is a standalone product and does not come packaged with the book.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: The book covers essential medical terminology, suffixes, prefixes, and key body systems, along with topics like cancer and mental illness.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2017.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.