Exploring Medical Language: A Student Directed Approach / Edition 9

by Danielle LaFleur Brooks MEd, MA, Myrna LaFleur Brooks RN, BEd

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323113403
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	12/13/2013
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	880
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Danielle has taught medical terminology and medical assisting courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats since 2008. She has led the writing of Basic Medical Language since 1996, utilizing her knowledge of how students learn based on her previous career as a high school English Teacher. She is the co-author of Exploring Medical Language.

Myrna was a health science faculty member and division chair with the Maricopa County Community College for 27 years. During that time she taught medical terminology and developed the curriculum for seven other health occupation education programs. She is also the co-author of Exploring Medical Language.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Introduction to Word Parts and Human Body Structure 1. Introduction to Medical Language and Online Learning 2. Body Structure, Color, and Oncology 3. Directional Terms, Planes, Positions, Regions, and Quadrants

Part 2: Body Systems 4. Integumentary System 5. Respiratory System and Introduction to Diagnostic Procedures and Tests 6. Urinary System 7. Male Reproductive System 8. Female Reproductive System 9. Obstetrics and Neonatology 10. Cardiovascular, Immune, and Lymphatic Systems and Blood 11. Digestive System 12. Eye 13. Ear 14. Musculoskeletal System 15. Nervous System and Behavioral Health 16. Endocrine System

Appendixes (Print Only) A. Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes Alphabetized According to Word Part B. Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes Alphabetized According to Definition C. Abbreviations D. Pharmacology Terms

Appendixes (Evolve) E. Additional Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes F. Health Care Delivery Terms G. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies H. Behavioral Health Terms I. Clinical Research Terms J. Nutrition Terms K. Dental Terms L. Health Information Technology Terms

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A workbook for use in a course teaching medical literacy. Illustrated with photos and drawings (some in color). Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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