Mastering Healthcare Terminology , 6th Edition

Description

Learn how to communicate clearly and confidently with other members of the healthcare team! Mastering Healthcare Terminology, 6th Edition covers medical terms and definitions in small chunks of easy-to-follow learning segments that are followed immediately by exercises and review questions to reinforce your understanding. Organized by body systems, this worktext includes over 100 case studies and medical records with review questions. Also included are mobile-optimized quizzes and flash cards that make it easy to study terms anytime, anywhere. This popular introduction to medical language is perfect as a career refresher or college-level learning.

Key Features

• Over 100 case studies and electronic medical records provide you with the opportunity to see terminology in use.
• A breakdown of A&P terms appears in page margins next to the related text, helping you learn and memorize word parts in context.
• Practice exams help prepare you for quizzes and tests.
• Answer key in back of the book is perforated for easy removal.

New to this Edition

• NEW! Focus-On boxes in each chapter offer a complete picture of individual diseases and procedures.
• NEW! Fully accessible interactive games and activities offer you the ability to practice memorizing word parts and using medical terms in context.
• NEW! Terms and photos added to keep you up-to-date with advances in healthcare.

Companion Products

• Medical Terminology Online with Elsevier Adaptive Learning for Mastering Healthcare Terminology (Retail Access Card), 6th Edition
• Medical Terminology Online and Elsevier Adaptive Learning for Mastering Healthcare Terminology (Access Code) with Textbook Package, 6th Edition
• Mastering Healthcare Terminology - Text and Elsevier Adaptive Learning (Access Card) Package, 6th Edition

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Table of Contents

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Author Information

By Betsy J. Shiland, MS, RHIA, CCS, CPC, CPHQ, CTR, CHDA, CPB, AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Academy Trainer Assistant Professor Allied Health Department Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania