Basic Medical Language - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource4

Myrna LaFleur Brooks
Basic Medical Language - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource4

Author: Myrna LaFleur Brooks

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

ISBN: 9780323096164

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Over 200 flash cards packaged free with the text make it easier to memorize terms.Clear, conversational approach makes it easier to learn and understand medical terminology.Integrated exercises test your knowledge and provide instant feedback on your progress."Time Out" review sections are included after every four chapters to provide the opportunity to review material at regular intervals.Evolve resources include activities, games, an audio program, a 5,000-term English/Spanish med term glossary, and gradable, e-mailable quizzes."FYI" boxes offer practical information and interesting med term facts. NEW terms and definitions keep you up to date with the latest healthcare procedures and advances.NEW electronic health record documents provide exposure to the EHRs you will encounter in practice.NEW and updated illustrations show difficult terms and procedures more clearly.NEW! Gradable exercises on the Evolve companion website allow quick assessment of your understanding and can be easily e-mailed to instructors.NEW list of error-prone abbreviations identifies abbreviations that should NOT be used in the clinical setting.

Basic Medical Language with Flash Cards E-Book

Danielle LaFleur BrooksMedical
Basic Medical Language with Flash Cards E-Book

Author: Danielle LaFleur Brooks

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

ISBN: 9780323876421

Category: Medical

Page: 539

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Build the foundation you need to confidently communicate with your healthcare team! Basic Medical Language, 7th Edition makes it easy to master the medical terminology needed for success in the health professions. This concise text helps you learn and recognize hundreds of medical terms by introducing the suffixes, prefixes, and combining forms used in building words. Brief, illustrated lessons present terms by body system, and include exercises that ask you to build, define, and read commonly used medical terms. From an expert writing team led by Danielle LaFleur Brooks, this book includes realistic case studies and an Evolve website that simplifies learning with animations, activities, games, quizzes, and more. Emphasis on frequently used medical terms includes words and abbreviations used in clinical settings, billing, and coding. Systemic presentation of medical terms helps you learn and recognize new words by body system, and are followed by practical application. Engaging exercises include matching, building, and reading medical terms in context, helping you learn medical terms built from word parts as well as those NOT built from word parts. Case studies allow you to apply medical terms within the context of a patient’s medical condition. Word part tables summarize combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes to help you learn medical terms. More than 200 flash cards packaged free with the text make it easier to memorize terms and abbreviations. Objectives integrated with headings show lesson objectives and correlate to exercises, quizzes, and exams. Electronic health record mockups familiarize you with the EHRs you will encounter in practice. Learning resources on the Evolve website include games, activities, quizzes, videos, and an audio program ? all tied closely to material in the text. NEW! Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging discusses radiology and features medical terms used in clinical practice. NEW! Laboratory Medical Terms provide insight into laboratory tests, collection techniques, and sections of clinical laboratories. NEW! Expanded quizzes with additional practical application questions conclude each lesson.

Exploring Medical Language - E-Book

Myrna LaFleur BrooksMedical
Exploring Medical Language - E-Book

Author: Myrna LaFleur Brooks

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

ISBN: 9780323292528

Category: Medical

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Introducing Exploring Medical Language, 9th Edition: an innovative learning resource that helps you master medical terminology on your terms. At the heart of Exploring Medical Language is the student-friendly worktext, which gradually helps you build an understanding of medical terminology by first introducing you to word parts and then combining the parts into full medical terms that make sense. Add print and electronic flashcards, engaging interactive games, on-the-go audio reinforcement, and an extensive arsenal of other student-friendly learning tools, and you have everything you need to become fluent in medical terminology in no time! Integrated online learning tools offer a variety of unique ways to master medical terminology: interactive games and activities electronic flashcards anatomy and physiology tutorials career videos quizzes 5,000-term English/Spanish glossary Clinical case studies and medical reports encourage critical thinking and information application. More than 400 flashcards provide immediate review material. Systematic book organization gradually builds your understanding of medical terminology by first introducing you to word parts and then combining the parts to build the terms. Margin boxes detail important information such as medical terminology facts and tips, historical information, weblinks, and complementary and alternative medicine terms. NEW! Quick Quizzes offer gradable and email-able assessments to help you quickly gauge your understanding of key chapter concepts and terms. UPDATED! More electronic health records and sample patient information prepare you for the growing use of EHRs in healthcare settings. UPDATED! New terms and abbreviations reflect the latest advances in technology and the healthcare delivery system. IMPROVED! New and updated drawings and photos keep you ahead of current technology and healthcare processes. NEW! Pageburst eBook interactive features help you improve your understanding of medical terminology with immediate feedback.

Exploring Medical Language

Myrna LaFleur-BrooksEnglish language
Exploring Medical Language

Author: Myrna LaFleur-Brooks

Publisher: Mosby

ISBN: 0323113400

Category: English language

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Introducing Exploring Medical Language, 9th Edition: an innovative learning resource that helps you master medical terminology on your terms. At the heart of Exploring Medical Language is the student-friendly worktext, which gradually helps you build an understanding of medical terminology by first introducing you to word parts and then combining the parts into full medical terms that make sense. Add print and electronic flashcards, engaging interactive games, on-the-go audio reinforcement, and an extensive arsenal of other student-friendly learning tools, and you have everything you need to become fluent in medical terminology in no time! Integrated online learning tools offer a variety of unique ways to master medical terminology: interactive games and activities electronic flashcards anatomy and physiology tutorials career videos quizzes 5,000-term English/Spanish glossary Clinical case studies and medical reports encourage critical thinking and information application. More than 400 flashcards provide immediate review material. Systematic book organization gradually builds your understanding of medical terminology by first introducing you to word parts and then combining the parts to build the terms. Margin boxes detail important information such as medical terminology facts and tips, historical information, weblinks, and complementary and alternative medicine terms. NEW! Quick Quizzes offer gradable and email-able assessments to help you quickly gauge your understanding of key chapter concepts and terms. UPDATED! More electronic health records and sample patient information prepare you for the growing use of EHRs in healthcare settings. UPDATED! New terms and abbreviations reflect the latest advances in technology and the healthcare delivery system. IMPROVED! New and updated drawings and photos keep you ahead of current technology and healthcare processes. NEW! Pageburst eBook interactive features help you improve your understanding of medical terminology with immediate feedback.

Exploring Medical Language E-Book

Myrna LaFleur BrooksMedical
Exploring Medical Language E-Book

Author: Myrna LaFleur Brooks

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

ISBN: 9780323776554

Category: Medical

Page: 800

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Master medical terms on your terms! A combination text/workbook, Exploring Medical Language, 11th Edition provides exercises that make it easy to build an understanding of medical terminology. Organized by body system, medical terms are divided into two categories: 1) Words built from word parts, and 2) Words NOT built from word parts. Fun and engaging exercises help you first learn word parts and then learn how to combine the parts into full medical terms that make sense. The text also comes packaged with paper flashcards. For more practice, you can visit an Evolve website with games, activities, flashcards and practice exams. From well-known educators Danielle LaFleur Brooks, Myrna LaFleur Brooks, and Dale Levinsky, this learning package helps you gain fluency in medical language and communicate clearly in the health care setting. Comprehensive coverage of medical terminology creates a distinction between terms built from word parts, which are usually based on Greek or Latin, and those terms NOT built from word parts, which are based on eponyms, acronyms, or terms from modern language. Systematic presentation provides a foundation of word parts (prefix, suffix, word root, and combining vowel), then builds words by combining the parts. Case studies ask students to interpret medical terms used in medical records and to translate everyday language into medical language. Full-color illustrations encourage students to apply the meaning of word parts by labeling anatomical figures. Abbreviations tables introduce abbreviated medical terms related to chapter content, and are supplemented with exercises, flashcards, and practice quizzes. Reviews of word parts and terms provide students the practice they absolutely need to define, pronounce, and spell medical terminology. More than 400 flashcards enable students to review word parts whenever and wherever they want. Interactive exercises and games on the Evolve website provide endless opportunities to practice building, hearing, and spelling terms. Medical Terminology Online (MTO) provides accessible, interactive exercises and supplementary content in a course companion to help students master the medical terminology presented in the text. With Elsevier Adaptive Learning accessible within the modules, MTO allows students to learn faster by delivering content precisely when it’s needed, and it constantly tracks student performance! Available separately. NEW! Organization of word part tables in each chapter allows the instructor to teach body systems in any order. NEW! Clinical note-taking exercises teach students how to convert common symptoms into correct medical terminology.

Medical Terminology and Anatomy for ICD-10 Coding - E-Book

Betsy J. ShilandMedical
Medical Terminology and Anatomy for ICD-10 Coding - E-Book

Author: Betsy J. Shiland

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

ISBN: 9780323292726

Category: Medical

Page: 790

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Whether you're new to medical coding or transitioning from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM/PCS, Medical Terminology and Anatomy for ICD-10 Coding helps you prepare to code accurately and effectively using the ICD-10-CM/PCS code set with a complete understanding of relevant medical terminology and anatomy. Coding certified (CCS, CPC) and approved AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Academy Trainer Betsy Shiland makes unfamiliar medical language more approachable, and carefully sequenced medical terminology lessons help you understand the vastly increased anatomy necessary for accurate coding, including the locations of hundreds of arteries, muscles, nerves, and other anatomy. This unique resource also includes engaging in-book exercises and interactive online resources, giving you the review and practice you need to reinforce your comprehension and confidently prepare for the coding workforce. Terminology coverage specific to ICD-10-CM/PCS familiarizes you with the terms and definitions you'll encounter most frequently in coding practice. Anatomy and physiology content helps you accurately interpret medical reports to code effectively in ICD-10-CM/PCS. Pathology terms are organized by disease and disorder classification so you can practice locating information just as you will when coding with ICD-10-CM. ICD codes provided for pathology terms and signs/symptoms help you associate diagnoses with related codes. In-book exercises test your understanding as you learn. Pathology and procedure terminology tables challenge you to decode terms by word origins and definitions. Root operation information is incorporated into procedure tables to familiarize you with the associated common suffixes. Electronic medical record format familiarizes you with documentation commonly used in healthcare settings. Guideline Alert! boxes link terminology to relevant ICD-10-CM/PCS information at a glance. Be Careful! boxes alert you to similar and potentially confusing word parts and terms. Interactive learning games and activities on a companion Evolve website reinforce your comprehension and make learning medical terminology more engaging.

Basic Medical Language - Pageburst E-Book on Vitalsource (Retail Access Card)

Myrna LaFleur BrooksMedical
Basic Medical Language - Pageburst E-Book on Vitalsource (Retail Access Card)

Author: Myrna LaFleur Brooks

Publisher: Mosby Incorporated

ISBN: 0323096549

Category: Medical

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This is a Pageburst digital textbook; Focused on the basic word analysis skills you need for medical terminology, Basic Medical Language, 3rd Edition includes a carefully selected group of suffixes, prefixes, and word roots to give you a foundation for recognizing and communicating medical terms. A combination of body system lessons, anatomy presentations, and introductions to word parts reinforce basic word building skills. Plus, you can take charge of your learning with the companion CD packaged with the text and an online audio program for additional practice. Beginning with word parts and moving on to whole words, the systematic presentation equips you to recognize and define new words as you encounter them. A variety of learning exercises tests your knowledge and provides instant feedback on your progress. The Abbreviations tables include the most common medical abbreviations you'll encounter in the healthcare setting. Review sections within each lesson reinforce your learning. Consistent organization and pacing of lessons steadily build your knowledge and vocabulary. Coverage of every body system ensures you have all the basic medical terminology content you need. FYI boxes include practical and interesting information to spark your curiosity. Over 200 flash cards printed on card stock and bound with the book provide a portable way to study. At-a-Glance sections provide a quick review to help you get the most out of each lesson. New illustrations and diagnostic images show the latest developments in the clinical environment. Exercises like Interact with Medical Documents and others help you understand and use terms with the documents you'll use in practice. Outline/Objectives highlight the most important information for each chapter. Icons throughout the text direct you to the companion CD to enhance your learning experience. Two new games, updated activities, and animations on the companion CD reinforce your learning and provide additional background for pathologies and procedures in the text. The online audio program ensures proper pronunciation of terms.

Medical Language Instant Translator -- E-Book

Davi-Ellen ChabnerMedical
Medical Language Instant Translator -- E-Book

Author: Davi-Ellen Chabner

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

ISBN: 9780323378444

Category: Medical

Page: 334

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Find quick, practical explanations of specialized medical terminology! Davi-Ellen Chabner’s Medical Language Instant Translator, 6th Edition provides a handy reference that’s ideal for everyday use in the classroom and in the health care environment. Access key information on diagnostic tests and procedures, commonly misunderstood medical terms, and interpreting medical reports. Find coverage of the top 100 prescription drugs, medical abbreviations, symbols, and acronyms, and more. Based on Chabner’s The Language of Medicine, this compact resource makes it easier to understand complicated medical terms and communicate more effectively. Quick, portable access makes it easy to find information on key medical terms, abbreviations, common diagnoses, and more. Medical Terms Easily Confused section helps you distinguish between commonly misunderstood medical terms. Diagnostic Tests and Procedures section addresses commonly performed diagnostic tests and procedures and why they are ordered. Body Systems sections include labeled, full-color illustrations for a handy review of anatomy. Other translations of medical language include sections on acronyms, eponyms, symbols, plurals, surgical terminology and technology, prescription drugs, and complementary and alternative medicine. NEW Understanding Medical Reports section helps you navigate through the terminology and background of clinical procedures and tests. NEW terms and definitions reflect the latest advances in health care. UPDATES provide the latest information on topics such as health care organizations, certifications, and professional designations.

Veterinary Medical Terminology E-Book

Dawn E. ChristensonMedical
Veterinary Medical Terminology E-Book

Author: Dawn E. Christenson

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

ISBN: 9780323612081

Category: Medical

Page: 392

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Reader-friendly and organized by body system, Veterinary Medical Terminology, 3rd Edition helps you quickly gain a solid understanding of veterinary terminology. Essential word parts and terms are presented in the context of basic anatomy, physiology, and disease conditions, giving you the tools to immediately apply new terminology to practical clinical situations. This new edition features learning exercises at the end of each chapter to reinforce content and test your knowledge, challenging you to go beyond simple memorization and become fluent in the language of veterinary medicine. Updated coverage includes advancements in the vet tech field, new medications, treatments of today’s most prevalent diseases, and the latest procedures in orthopedics. This third edition is an essential resource for learning the medical terms and basic principles of veterinary medicine.