Exploring Medical Language - E-Book: A Student-Directed Approach

by Myrna LaFleur Brooks RN, BEd, Danielle LaFleur Brooks MEd, MA

Overview

• NEW! Case studies introduce medical terminology in context and encourage critical thinking and information application.
• NEW! Adaptive learning, gradeable case studies, and audio reviews are now available in the online course to provide a complete learning experience for distance learners. For separate sale.
• NEW! Updated integrative medicine boxes introduce terminology related to integrative medicine (formerly complementary and alternative medicine).
• NEW! Pronunciation exercises focus on the importance of the correct pronunciation of terms.
• NEW! Updated terms and abbreviations reflect the latest advances in technology and the healthcare delivery system.
• NEW! Updated drawings and photos keep readers abreast of current technology and healthcare processes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323415750
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	01/20/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	800
File size:	77 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Myrna was a health science faculty member and division chair with the Maricopa County Community College for 27 years. During that time she taught medical terminology and developed the curriculum for seven other health occupation education programs. She is also the co-author of Exploring Medical Language.
Danielle has taught medical terminology and medical assisting courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats since 2008. She has led the writing of Basic Medical Language since 1996, utilizing her knowledge of how students learn based on her previous career as a high school English Teacher. She is the co-author of Exploring Medical Language.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Medical Language and Online Learning
2. Body Structure, Color, and Oncology
3. Directional Terms, Planes, Positions, Regions, and Quadrants
4. Integumentary System
5. Respiratory System and Introduction to Diagnostic Procedures and Tests
6. Urinary System
7. Male Reproductive System
8. Female Reproductive System
9. Obstetrics and Neonatology
10. Cardiovascular, Immune, Lymphatic Systems and Blood
11. Digestive System
12. Eye
13. Ear
14. Musculoskeletal System
15. Nervous System and Behavioral Health
16. Endocrine System