Medical Terminology For Health Professions 5e Advantage Blackboard Audio Cds

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS, 8E simplifies the process of memorizing complex medical terminology by focusing on the important word parts--common prefixes, suffixes and root words--that provide a foundation for learning hundreds of medical terms. Organized by body systems, chapters follow a logical flow of information: an overview of the body system's structure and functions, a summary of applicable medical specialties, and ultimately pathology, diagnostic, and treatment procedures. An expanded section on complementary and alternative therapies reflects the changing role of holistic health care. A convenient table of abbreviations is included at the end of every chapter, while resourceful appendices offer a listing of abbreviations, a table of word parts and their meanings, and a glossary of pathology and procedures.

A proven and unique combination of learning principles and exercises. This book has been completely updated with new design, latest terminology and resources to facilitate the mastery of medical terminology. Features include "see and say" pronunciation system, self-guided learning activities on CD-ROM, emphasis on word parts, more coverage of dentistry, and more.

A proven and unique combination of learning principles and exercises, this widely respected book continues to get better! Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Fifth Edition, simplifies the process of learning hundreds of difficult, complex medical terms. The see and say pronunciation system makes pronouncing unfamiliar terms easy. Because word parts are such an important aspect of learning medical terminology, mastery of these building blocks is emphasized throughout the book. Organized by body system, chapters begin with an overview of the structures and functions of that system so you can relate these to specialty, pathology, diagnostic, and treatment procedures that follow.

- Learning Links provide students with practice searching the web for information. Learners choose from a variety of web links and report back findings to their instructor through e-mail.- Discussion Questions enable distance learning students to take part in a stimulating classroom discussion.- Glossary provides term, definition, pronunciation and illustrations for select terms.- Easy-to-use tools help you customize the course to your needs.- Class Notes are helpful tips for students to remember word parts, and provide further clarification and expansion of text material.- Online Exercises including quizzes, self-test questions, pretest, mid-term and final exam with rationale for right and wrong answers provide students with immediate feedback and guidance for further study.- Frequently Asked Questions related to each chapter provide answers to questions asked by other students. Students using Web Tutor can gain valuable information by paying close attention to these questions and answers just as students would in the classroom.