Medical Terminology: A Short Course

Description

Build a working medical vocabulary quickly with Chabner’s Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 9th Edition! Omitting time-consuming, nonessential information, this text helps you master the basics of medical vocabulary ― including the most frequently encountered suffixes, prefixes, and word roots. A text/workbook format lets you practice and interact with medical terminology on almost every page through exercises, labeling, and pronunciations. Case studies and real-world vignettes demonstrate how medical terms are used in practice. With all this plus medical animations, word games, and flash cards on the Evolve website, you'll be amazed at how easily medical terminology becomes part of your vocabulary. Easy-to-read and understandable language allows you to quickly grasp and retain medical terminology even if you’ve had little or no background in biology or medicine Text/workbook approach reinforces learning every step of the way with exercises, diagram labeling, review sheets, and pronunciation practice throughout the book Full-color illustrations and photographs show parts of the body, diseases, conditions, and medical procedures Picture Show activities, medical case reports, and vignettes demonstrate real-life applications of medical terms First Person narratives help you to understand diseases and conditions from the patient’s perspective Principal Diagnosis feature shows how medical terms are used in clinical practice by asking you to read physician notes about a case and determine the patient’s principal diagnosis Medical Terminology Check Up at the end of each chapter reinforces your understanding of key concepts and easily confused terms Evolve website includes resources optimized for tablet use, and mobile-optimized versions of the flash cards and quick quizzes make it easier for on-the-go study and review Body Systems Challenge self-test assesses and reinforces your understanding at your own pace NEW! Additional case studies provide examples of medical terminology in the context of patient care and procedures NEW! Immunity and COVID-19 Vaccines appendix features topics of current interest, including infectious disease, cancer treatments, medical technologies, and pharmacology Review: The best medical book I have EVER purchased - This book far exceeds expectations. It truly makes learning easy. It's an outstanding workbook. ( Includes answers to everything ) I don't write reviews - but, couldn't help myself on this one. ) My only complaint is the pages are thin ( Bible page thin ) if you're a highlighting person - regular highlighters WILL bleed through. There is a lot and I do mean a lot of information in this little gem. Not to mention all of the goodies you get with the computer from using the book code. I have 3 different medical terminology book. They were dry and boring and I just couldn't focus and study from them. I am self teaching for medical coding. This book is a Godsend. Now, I can't wait to get home from work and study. No kidding... This book is like a soap opera.... It draws you in and you can't wait for the next study session. I work 4 pm to midnight. I study for two hours after I get home ..... So, it's important to have something that holds my attention. This book does it. I thank the entire team that it took to write this book and publish it. I guarantee 100% that you will be well satisfied if you order this book. I give it a 5 on the rating scale...IF I could give it a 10 - I would. If you are a highlighting person ..... I would definitely suggest the spiral bound version. It's just a little bit more expensive - bet well worth that little bit extra. Review: A must buy - Amazing book with even better online resources. The online resources come with the book and has many test and quizzes in addition to the questions present in the book.