Gain the knowledge and word-building skills you need to succeed in class and on the job with this popular introduction to medical language! Mastering Healthcare Terminology, 4th Edition is a fun, engaging first step on your journey toward a successful healthcare career.
• Organized by body system, each chapter presents terms, definitions, and pronunciations in short, easy-to-follow learning segments using word-building techniques.
• Word-building and decoding exercises reinforce your understanding of terminology.
• Case studies show the use of healthcare terms in real-world patient encounters.
• NEW medical terms and NEW' illustrations keep you up to date with todays procedures.
• NEW bookmark guide with 50 common word parts provides a quick reference for building and decoding terms.
• More electronic medical records with sample patient information prepare you for the growing use of electronic record keeping in healthcare settings.