Medical English Clear & Simple: A Practice-Based Approach to English for ESL Healthcare Professionals / Edition 1

by Melodie Hull RPN, MSc, MEd (TESOL), BA, PID

Overview

Take a better approach to English for ESL health care students and practitioners. This workbook-based method uses a variety of interactive learning techniques to develop their mastery of medical English and their ability to use and understand it in the health care setting. It's perfect for both self-study and classroom instruction.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803621657
Publisher:	F. A. Davis Company
Publication date:	01/11/2010
Pages:	480
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.00(d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to American and Canadian Health Care and Cultural Concepts of Health and Wellness

• Concepts of Health and Wellness
  
  Professional Caring
  
  The Drugstore
  
  Calling the Doctor’s Office

1. The Musculoskeletal System

• Anatomy and Physiology
  
  Body Movement, Posture, Gait, Ambulation, and Position
  
  Treatment, Interventions, and Assistance

1. The Cardiovascular System

• Anatomy and Physiology
  
  Assessing Function and Failure of the Cardiovascular/Circulatory System
  
  Treatment, Interventions, and Assistance

1. The Respiratory System

• Anatomy and Physiology
  
  Common Disorders and Diseases of the Respiratory System
  
  Treatment, Intervention, and Assistance

1. The Gastrointestinal System

• Anatomy and Physiology
  
  Common Complaints of the Gastrointestinal/Digestive System
  
  Treatments, Interventions, and Assistance: Food Safety and Stomach and Bowel Upset

1. The Neurological System

• Anatomy and Physiology
  
  Common Complaints and Disorders of the Nervous System
  
  Treatments, Interventions, and Assistance

1. Wounds and Viral and Bacterial Infections

• Pathophysiology
  
  Common Disorders and Diseases
  
  Treatments, Interventions, and Assistance

1. Pharmacology and Medication Administration

• Pharmacology, Pharmacodynamics, and Pharmacokinetics
  
  Safety and Accuracy in Medication Administration
  
  Treatments, Interventions, and Assistance