Author: Ann Ehrlich
Edition: 7
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Binding: Spiral-bound
ISBN: 1111543275
Medical Terminology for Health Professions (with Studyware CD-ROM) (Flexible Solutions - Your Key to Success)
Use a proven combination of learning principles and exercises to make learning medical terminology easier . Medical books Medical Terminology for Health Professions (with Studyware CD-ROM) . Now in its 7th Edition, MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS simplifies the process of memorizing complex medical terminology by focusing on the important word parts -- the common prefixes, suffixes and root words -- to provide a foundation for learning hundreds of medical terms. Organized by body systems, the chapters begin with an overview of the terminology related to the body's structures and functions, then proceed through diseases and disorders, and finally diagnostic procedures and treatments. This helps students master the necessary language to describe how the human body works, what goes wrong with it, and how we treat it. Every chapter engages learners with the See and Say pronunciation system, interactive exercises, real life medical scenarios and critical thinking exercises Medical books .
Medical Book Medical Terminology for Health Professions (with Studyware CD-ROM)
- Accompanying StudyWARETM CD-ROM offers additional practice through interactive quizzes and fun activities such as Spelling Bee that correlate with each chapter in the book. Also available online.
- A new section on complimentary and alternative therapies reflects the changing role of holistic health care in our society.
- Removable Flashcards test memory and increase knowledge.
- The Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review includes study tipspracticeexercises and a simulated final test to help learners prepare for the final examination.
- Additional tools included to support instructors teaching a simplified syllabus.
Now in its 7th Edition, MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS simplifies the process of memorizing complex medical terminology by focusing on the important word parts -- the common prefixes, suffixes and root words -- to provide a foundation for learning hundreds of medical terms. Organized by body systems, the chapters begin with an overview of the terminology related to the body's structures and functions, then proceed through diseases and disorders, and finally diagnostic procedures and treatments. This helps students master the necessary language to describe how the human body works, what goes wrong with it, and how we treat it. Every chapter engages learners with the See and Say pronunciation system, interactive exercises, real life medical scenarios and critical thinking exercises. An updated art program includes illustrations that reflect the latest terms and procedures, and multi-cultural /multi-generational photos that accurately portray today's medical world. Built-in multimedia is included with the text on the StudyWare CD-ROM. This resource is packed full of activities that engage student with games, quizzes, animations, and an audio glossary -ultimately helping students study , prepare for exams, and achieve success . Optional workbook and online courseware is also available.
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New Features
- New section. A new section on complementary and alternative therapies reflects the changing role of holistic health care in our society.
- Real-life records. Inspired by instructor feedback, new SOAP notes have been added to each chapter, along with a list of appropriate questions for instructor use.
- Convenient references. In addition to the Word Parts and Abbreviations appendices, the Glossary of Pathology and Procedures has been reinstated to the 7th Edition, while a new online Spanish-English glossary supports the text's multicultural perspectives.
- Realistic new artwork. More than 200 new pieces of print art and illustrations reflect the latest terms and procedures, including new multi-cultural and multi-generational photos, for an accurate portrayal of today's medical world.
- Compatible software. The accompanying StudyWare™ CD-Rom, complete with professionally recorded vocabulary lists and definitions, is now both PC and Mac compatible and available online--making access to this indispensible tool easy and hassle-free.
- Updated terms. Extensively revised to bring all terms, definitions, procedures, illustrations, and data current, while a new section on alternative therapies helps readers understand the changing role of holistic healthcare in society.
Additional Features:
- The comprehensive Medical Terminology review includes study tips, practice exercises, and a simulated final test to help learners prepare for the final examination.
- Additional tools included to support instructors teaching a simplified syllabus.
- Removable flash cards test memory and increase knowledge.
Additional Resources:
- Download the table of contents, preface, and other information [PDF].
- Download Chapter 1, "Introduction to Medical Terminology" [PDF].
- Download sample exercises from Chapter 2, "The Human Body in Health and Disease" [PDF].
