MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS, 8E simplifies the process of memorizing complex medical terminology by focusing on the important word parts—common prefixes, suffixes and root words—that provide a foundation for learning hundreds of medical terms. Organized by body systems, chapters follow a logical flow of information: an overview of the body system's structure and functions, a summary of applicable medical specialties, and ultimately pathology, diagnostic, and treatment procedures. An expanded section on complementary and alternative therapies reflects the changing role of holistic health care. A convenient table of abbreviations is included at the end of every chapter, while resourceful appendices offer a listing of abbreviations, a table of word parts and their meanings, and a glossary of pathology and procedures.
Preface.
1. Introduction to Medical Terminology.
2. The Human Body in Health and Disease.
Word Part Review.
3. The Skeletal System.
4. The Muscular System.
5. The Cardiovascular System.
6. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems.
7. The Respiratory System.
8. The Digestive System.
9. The Urinary System.
10. The Nervous System and Mental Health.
11. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears.
12. Skin: The Integumentary System.
13. The Endocrine System.
14. The Reproductive Systems.
15. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Pharmacology.
Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review.
Appendix A: Word Parts.
Appendix B: Abbreviations.
Appendix C: Glossary of Pathology and Procedures.
Flash Cards.
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Ann Ehrlich
The late Ann Ehrlich, who founded this series in 1988, was an experienced teacher, professional author and lifelong student. Considered one of the leading experts in the field of medical terminology, she wrote numerous books on health topics such as dental assisting, practice management, speech therapy and lymphedema.
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Carol L. Schroeder
Carol L. Schroeder has 20 years of experience in finding innovative ways to present medical terminology at a level appropriate for students. Her background in technical writing, translating and research is invaluable in continuously updating content and creating innovative activities and approaches--such as the Medical Mysteries and Human Touch stories featured in this text--to enable instructors to present engaging course material that helps all students succeed.
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Laura Ehrlich
Laura Ehrlich, a registered nurse, enjoys the fast-paced, challenging environment of the emergency department, as well as the knowledge that her skills save lives. She excels at explaining medical terminology to patients and training other nurses on new procedures, equipment and technology. She is a board-certified emergency nurse, and has been nominated for the DAISY® Award for Extraordinary Nurses.
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Katrina A. Schroeder
Katrina Schroeder Smith is a registered dietitian who trained and works at Boston Children's Hospital, a Harvard Teaching Hospital. After finishing her dietetic internship at Simmons College, she completed the prestigious LEAH (Leadership Education in Adolescent Health) Fellowship in the adolescent department at Boston Children's Hospital. Currently, she is a clinical dietitian in the adolescent clinic there, specializing in the nutritional care of teenagers with HIV, eating disorders, elevated body weight and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Katrina also writes guides and blogs for the Center for Young Women's Health and runs a small private practice in Brookline, Massachusetts.
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Offering unique coverage of an increasingly important topic, the Eighth Edition includes an expanded section on complementary and alternative therapies that reflects the changing role of holistic health care in medical practice.
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Completely current, engaging artwork continues to feature multi-cultural and multi-generational photos.
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Thoroughly revised, the Eighth Edition brings all terms, definitions, procedures, illustrations, and data up to date—reflecting feedback from instructors using the text as well as the authors' own research.
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Two new authors bring additional expertise to the project. Laura Ehrlich, a Registered Nurse in the emergency department at Kaiser's South San Francisco Medical Center, excels at explaining medical terminology to patients and training nurses on new procedures and technology. Katrina Schroeder, a Registered Dietitian, works at Boston Children's Hospital, writes guides and blogs for the Center for Young Women's Health, and runs a small private practice in Brookline, Mass.
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In response to reviewer requests, the Eighth Edition also includes expanded coverage of dental terms.
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An expanded section on complementary and alternative therapies reflects the changing role of holistic health care in medical practice—offering unique coverage of an increasingly important topic. Engaging, current artwork features multi-cultural and multi-generational photos that mirror real-world practice in today's medical field.
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The Eighth Edition has been extensively revised to bring all terms, definitions, procedures, illustrations, and data completely up to date—equipping you with the latest information available.
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The proven combination of learning exercises that follows each chapter's text is designed to make teaching medical terminology easy by thoroughly engaging learners with a variety of formats, real-life medical scenarios, and critical thinking exercises.
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Text exercises emphasize writing out the correct answers, which reinforces students’ spelling skills as well as their understanding of the material.
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A convenient table of abbreviations is included at the end of every chapter, while resourceful appendices include a listing of abbreviations, a table of word parts and their meanings, and a glossary of pathology and procedures.
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Equipping students with additional study tools, Removable Flashcards test memory and increase knowledge.
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The Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review includes study tips, practice exercises, and a simulated final test to help learners prepare for the final examination.
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An ideal solution for shorter courses, ESL learners, and high school courses, a Simplified Syllabus enables instructors to focus exercises, quizzes, and tests on the 60 terms in each chapter’s vocabulary list.
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Extensive support materials are available online for experienced and novice instructors alike.
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Focus on key topics, each body system chapter begins with a vocabulary list of 60 key terms and 15 essential word parts.
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Hands-on practice with your pronunciation, spelling, and understanding of key terms through interactive exercises, real-life medical scenarios, and critical thinking exercises in every chapter.
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A convenient table of abbreviations is included at the end of every chapter, while resourceful appendices include a listing of abbreviations, a table of word parts and their meanings, and a glossary of pathology and procedures.
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Maximizing your study time, removable Flashcards test your memory and increase your knowledge as you progress through the chapters.
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The Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review includes study tips, practice exercises, and a simulated final test to help you effectively prepare for the final examination.
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