International Classification of Procedures in Medicine

by World Health Organization

Overview

A systematic authoritative classification of the many procedures used in different branches of medicine. Chapters cover procedures for medical diagnosis laboratory procedures preventive procedures surgical operations other therapeutic procedures and ancillary procedures. The volume, which follows the structure and system of coding used in the International Classification of Diseases, includes a tabular list of procedures followed by a detailed alphabetical index.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789241541244
Publisher:	World Health Organization
Publication date:	01/01/1978
Series:	Nonserial Publication
Pages:	319
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

World Health Organization is a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, charged to act as the world's directing and coordinating authority on questions of human health. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries, and monitoring and assessing health trends.