Medical Terminology: A Programmed Learning Approach to the Language of Health Care, 2nd Edition

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This step-by-step, self-paced method to learning medical terminology provides the instruction needed to master the language of health care. The opening chapters lay a solid framework for understanding the prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms that structure medical terms, then lead you through the ins and outs of the medical record. Subsequent chapters systematically guide you through each body system and the related terminology. With exercise-based learning and practical context centered around actual medical records, you’ll be able to apply what you learn as you go along, preparing you for your career in health care.

New to this edition!

• Fully updated design with new and revised illustrations
• Chapter Objectives Checklist at the beginning of every chapter to orient you to the chapter materials and help you set learning goals
• A full list of all of the Acronyms and Abbreviations introduced in the chapter, along with a Summary of Terms section located at the end of each chapter

• Authentic medical records present terminology in the context of a realistic health care setting
• Color-coded flash cards help you to remember common prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms
• Review exercises throughout the book and at the end of each chapter allow you to apply what you have learned and move onto the next topic with confidence
• Vibrant, full-color illustrations and photographs visually capture key concepts
• Access to LiveAdvise: Medical Terminology, a unique online service that provides tutoring for students and teaching advice for instructors, delivers help when you need it and is FREE with every copy of this book! See inside the front cover for details.