Glossary Of Healthcare Terms

The textbook that originated the use of the complete medical record to teach terminology has been revised! New features include a new full-color design; a bonus CD-ROM packaged with the text, including fun assessment exercises and audio pronunciations; and flashcards bound into the text for student self-study. The free faculty ancillary package includes an Instructor's Manual with Instructor's Resource CD-ROM--which includes an imagebank and a test generator. A free transparency set is also available. Online Tutoring powered by Smarthinking--Free online tutoring, powered by Smarthinking, gives students access to expert nursing and allied health science educators whose mission, like yours, is to achieve success. Students can access live tutoring support, critiques of written work, and other valuable tools. Visit http: //thepoint.lww.com/Willis2e for more information on the text and to view sample pages.

This significantly expanded and newest edition of the bestselling HIMSS Dictionary of Health Information Technology Terms, Acronyms, and Organizations has been developed and extensively reviewed by more than 50 industry experts. The fourth edition of this dictionary serves as a quick reference for students, health information technology professionals and healthcare executives to better navigate the ever-growing health IT field. This valuable resource includes more than 3000 definitions, 30 new organizations and 76 new references. Definitions of terms for the information technology and clinical, medical and nursing informatics fields are updated and included. This fourth edition also includes an acronyms list with cross references to current definitions, new word-search capability, and a list of health IT-related associations and organizations, including contact information, mission statements and web addresses. Academic and certification credentials are also included. HIMSS North America, a business unit within HIMSS, positively transforms health and healthcare through the best use of information technology in the United States and Canada. As a cause-based non-profit, HIMSS North America provides thought leadership, community building, professional development, public policy, and events. HIMSS North America represents 64,000 individual members, 640 corporate members, and over 450 non-profit organizations. Thousands of volunteers work with HIMSS to improve the quality, cost-effectiveness, access, and value of healthcare through IT. HIMSS Vision Better health through information technology. HIMSS Mission Globally, lead endeavors optimizing health engagements and care outcomes through information technology.

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. A knowledge of medical terminology is essential for employment in many health care professions. This attractive and easy to use self-teaching text provides a simple, interactive and comprehensive guide to the language of medicine.

This comprehensive book includes a complete glossary of managed care terms, acronyms, and initialisms to help health care workers navigate this complex vocabulary. Written in plain English, even the lay person can understand and apply the terminology. In addition to providing definitions, the book includes extensive cross references to help the user understand not only the basic terminology, but also related concepts. Additionally, three useful appendices provide information on common medical associations, important medical journals, and health related internet sites. This comprehensive book is a must for health care workers who want to provide optimal care to their clients by communicating more clearly and effectively.

Acquire the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in class and on the job with this popular, hands-on 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 and definitions in small, easy-to-follow learning segments, followed by exercises and review questions that test your understanding. Apply your knowledge using realistic case studies and patient records, or take your learning beyond the book with interactive games and exercises on the companion website. Integrated exercises provide immediate practice and review opportunities to reinforce your understanding. Terms in table format – including word origin, definition and pronunciation – organize and present terms in an easy-to-learn format. Anatomy and physiology coverage provides a solid foundation for future A&P study. Easy-to-use spiral binding lays flat for working exercises. Case studies help you relate healthcare terms and concepts to real-world patient encounters. A&P word parts in margin columns help you learn and memorize word parts in context. FREE iTerms audio pronunciations and definitions accompany games and review activities on the companion Evolve website. Interactive games and activities on the companion Evolve website offer engaging online term-building practice. More than 100 new illustrations clarify difficult material. More electronic medical records with sample patient information equip you for the growing use of electronic record keeping. Up-to-date medical terms and photos cover current healthcare procedures and interventions. Revamped chapter reviews make studying more entertaining. Games and activities on accompanying Evolve website offer you a fun and interactive way to practice building terms. Bookmark guide with 50 of the most common word parts provides a quick reference tool for building and decoding terms.