The Language of Medicine - Softcover

Chabner, Davi-Ellen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1455728462 ISBN 13: 9781455728466

Publisher: Saunders, 2013

Synopsis

The market-leader in medical terminology, Chabner's popular, proven The Language of Medicine brings medical language to life and helps you develop the understanding to communicate fluently in the healthcare setting. Terms and complex medical processes are accessible and easy to understand at all learning levels with an approach that explains terms in the context of anatomy and physiology, as well as how the body works in health and disease. Organized by body system, this combined text/workbook details additional key areas of health care, such as cancer and psychiatry, and is accompanied by full-color illustrations, exercises, and unique supplemental resources that reinforce your comprehension and help you establish the practical foundation for a successful career in healthcare.

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Review:

"It is important for today's healthcare practitioners to understand the correct meaning and use of medical terminology...The clinical importance of language is made clear throughout the book. The terminology comes to life  with practical application sections and with case studies  that discuss a range of medical conditions  and procedures. This is a well-presented and challenging workbook that will be usefulfor established practitioners as well as students."

Nursing Standard, November 2013

 

 

About this edition

• Publisher: Saunders
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1455728462
• ISBN 13: 9781455728466
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1064