Edition: 1
Publication date: 2007-11-27
Dewey code: 610
List Price: $39.95
Price: $25.49
Review Saunders Pharmaceutical Word Book 2008 (Saunders Pharmaceutical Word Book) / Saunders:Written by transcriptionists for transcriptionists, this drug reference lets you quickly locate the correct spelling and capitalization of more than 27,000 brand-name and generic drugs. It includes the corresponding uses of those drugs, cross-referencing of brand names to generics, and the usual methods of administration (e. g. , capsule, IV, cream). To help you avoid errors, it also contains the indications (reasons for administration) of approved drugs and standard dosages. Over 27,000 brand-name and generic drugs are included, with dosage forms, investigational drug names, chemotherapy protocols, trademarked dosage forms, drug categories/classes, and almost 2,000 medicinal herbs and natural remedies. Pharmaceutical information is organized specifically for the medical transcriptionist, allowing you to correctly determine the drug being transcribed and confirm related information. Sound-alike "ear" icon helps you confirm the correct drug when similar names exist, increasing your accuracy and confidence. Author Ellen Drake is a nationally known speaker and expert in medical transcription. Appendices offer useful information at a glance:. [+]Sound-AlikesAbbreviations Used with Medications and DosagesTherapeutic Drug LevelsThe Most Prescribed Drugs.
Authors
- Sybil P. Parker
- McGraw-Hill
Publication date: 2002-09-26
Dewey code: 503
List Price: $150.00
Price: $102.60
Review McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms / McGraw-Hill Professional:For more than a quarter of a century, this amazingly comprehensive dictionary has been a standard international reference. Containing more than 115,000 terms and 125,000 definitions-from 100 areas of science and technology-this trusted resource provides definitions written in clear, simple language, understandable to the general reader, yet is consistent with the specialized use of the term. THE NEW SIXTH EDITION:* Thoroughly revised with 5,000 NEW TERMS* Each term includes a helpful pronunciation guide* Entries are complemented by 3,000 illustrations; appendices containing biographic listings, converison tables, taxonomic classification charts, and more* The only dictionary of scientific and technical terms to be thumb-indexedInvaluable to scientists, researchers, teachers, students, as well as interested lay persons, the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms is truly the single best way for anyone to gain fluency in the language of science.
Creator: Christine Watson
Edition: 23 Sub
Publication date: 2000-11
Dewey code: 610
List Price: $34.95
Price: $29.98
Review Bailliere's Nurses' Dictionary / Bailliere Tindall:(Bailliere Tindall. Royal College of Nursing) Pocket-sized dictionary of nursing terms and definitions. Includes useful appendices on nursing topics. Previous edition: c1997. Durable, plastic softcover.
Authors
- Teri Tamayose
- Naomi Modeste
Edition: 2
Publication date: 2004-08-13
Dewey code: 613.03
List Price: $40.00
Price: $27.71
Review Dictionary of Public Health Promotion and Education: Terms and Concepts / Jossey-Bass:Written for public health professionals and students, the Dictionary of Public Health Education and Health Promotion, Second Edition, includes definitions for terms and concepts frequently used in public health education and promotion. The book offers both students and professionals a handy resource and contains a wide range of health education¾related terminologies and effectively eliminates the need for wading through scores of books or articles to find a definition. The book also provides an easily used reference for those working in research or design of public health interventions and Offers a reference list of the terms found most often in the professional literature Includes key terms used in related public health disciplines such as epidemiology, health administration, biostatistics, environmental health, and behavioral sciences Presents terms relevant to the four settings of health promotion and education—community, workplace, primary care, and school Provides a useful study aid when preparing for the exam to become a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
Publication date: 2003-10
List Price: $45.00
Price: $25.00
Review Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins:This easy-to-read, highly illustrated text serves as a comprehensive introduction to the field of medical terminology. It provides a detailed examination of normal structure and function, diseases, diagnosis and treatment. With four-color illustrations in every chapter, this informative text covers normal anatomy, physiology and clinical material. Flashcards, study exercises and case studies make this an ideal study tool. This second edition includes more key words for disorders, diagnosis and treatment, 50 additional illustrations of clinical concepts, more clinical case studies and expanded coverage of medications. Also included are crossword puzzles for review, learning objectives, chapter outlines and an index. A set of three supplementary review tapes is available to instructors, containing over three hours of study exercises.
Edition: Instructor
Publication date: 2005-02
Dewey code: 610
List Price: $38.95
Price: $64.76
Review Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (Thumb Index)) / F a Davis Co:
Authors
- Health Publica Icon Health Publications
Publication date: 2003-11-13
Dewey code: 610
List Price: $28.95
Price: $28.66
Review Drinking Water - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References / ICON Health Publications:In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading. " Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing. This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so.
Edition: 0
Publication date: 2005-02-24
Dewey code: 615
List Price: $28.95
Price: $28.95
Review Ask The Pharmacist: Drug & Health Information For The Consumer / iUniverse, Inc.:This book contains useful and easy to understand answers to your questions about medications by one of America’s most trusted professionals, the pharmacist. Dr. Hoffmann provides timely answers to commonly asked questions about a wide variety of medication and health-related topics including: Breastfeeding Angina & Heart Problems Migraines Lowering Cholesterol Prostate Problems Herbals Diabetes Heartburn & GERD Menopause Restless Leg Syndrome Eczema Fibromyalgia Vertigo Menstrual Cramps Insomnia Drug Discount Cards Drug Interactions Constipation Depression Skin Problems Alzheimer’s Allergies & Hayfever Arthritis Hair Loss Impotence Drugs & Pregnancy Weight Loss Wrinkles Colds & Flu Facial Hair Rosacea Osteoporosis Irritable Bowel (IBS) Anemia Overactive Bladder Hypertension ADHD Glaucoma.
Authors
- Health Publica Icon Health Publications
Publication date: 2003-11-13
Dewey code: 610
List Price: $28.95
Price: $28.66
Review Meditation - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References / ICON Health Publications:In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading. " Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing. This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so.
Publication date: 2005-04-01
Dewey code: 653.18
List Price: $43.95
Price: $31.26
Review Saving Keystrokes / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins:Saving Keystrokes will help medical transcriptionists maximize their speed, productivity, and profits by effective use of software programs called abbreviation expanders, speedtyping software, and word completion software. Written by a medical transcriptionist, this one-of-a-kind reference shows how to create expanders and macros for use with this software. The book teaches easy-to-learn techniques for developing accurate expanders and expander lists for nearly everything you type. Included are specific expander techniques for capitalization, punctuation, symbols, headings, drugs, numbers, and phrases and for handling predictable and not-so-predictable dictators and other chart details. Practice and test sections are integrated throughout the book.
Edition: 3
Publication date: 2005-06-30
Dewey code: 610
List Price: $32.95
Price: $25.04
Review Diccionario De Laboratorio Aplicado a La Clinica/ Dictionary of Laboratory Applied to the Clinic:
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2001-02-15
Dewey code: 660.6503
List Price: $99.95
Price: $83.16
Review A Dictionary of Gene Technology Terms / Informa HealthCare:This is a dual-purpose handbook, extensively illustrated and fully up-to-date with the newest terms, containing a cross-referenced glossary as well as laboratory lists and reference matter dealing with gene technology. The glossary defines in detail some 4,500 terms used across all scientific and medical disciplines working with genes and gene technology. The appendixes include a list of restriction enzymes, SI prefixes, and the Greek alphabet. This is the newest dictionary-handbook of its kind in this fast-moving field, of special value to medical and scientific researchers and advanced students in areas ranging from disease treatment to biodegradable plastics.
Publication date: 2008-02
Dewey code: 428.2402461
List Price: $39.95
Price: $26.85
Review Medical English / Springer:This book is an introduction to the vast topic of medical English. It will not only help you to improve your English, but is also an introduction to the world of medical jargon. It is intended to help health care professionals who need English for their work but do not speak the language on a day-to-day basis. It will be valuable for medical students, residents, nurses, doctors, and everybody else involved in the health care industry.
Creator: Springhouse
Edition: Third Edition
Publication date: 2008-06-01
Dewey code: 610.14
List Price: $42.95
Price: $25.77
Review Medical Terminology Made Incredibly Easy! (Incredibly Easy! Series) / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins:Now in its third edition, Medical Terminology Made Incredibly Easy! contains everything nurses and other health care practitioners need to promote real understanding and retention of "must-know" medical terminology. Building in a logical sequence that promotes retention, the first chapter focuses on key concepts of medical terminology, including a detailed look at word components that are common in medical terminology. Subsequent chapters focus on individual body systems, providing in-depth definitions that help connect words to their meanings. The book tackles the subject matter in the award-winning, light-hearted Incredibly Easy! style that makes intimidating concepts thoroughly approachable. Includes two 8-page, full-color inserts that offer an even closer look at anatomical terminology and a variety of new features, including online electronic ancillaries.
Authors
- Ramón Ribes
- R. Jones
- I. García Gimeno
Publication date: 2007-12-14
Dewey code: 428.24024616
List Price: $39.95
Price: $25.96
Review Primary Care English / Springer:Primary Care English is the expansion of Medical English to reach the extensive geography of primary care. It aims to be a tool to achieve a certain level to dare to practice as a family physician or participate in learning or research activities in English within the primary care setting. The reader would be expected to have at least an intermediate level of English. The text is simplified where necessary in order to keep within reach. The language of the consultation will be central to this book and its contents modulated according to real clinical practice.
Creator: Stedman's
Edition: Fifth Edition
Publication date: 2006-06-01
Dewey code: 616.0757014
List Price: $39.95
Price: $25.22
Review Stedman's Radiology Words: Includes Nuclear Medicine & Other Imaging (Stedman's Wordbooks) / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins:The Fifth Edition of Stedman's Radiology Words has over 110,000 words and terms (over 2,400 more terms than the previous edition), including accurate and current terminology related to procedures, techniques, drugs, and tests, as well as abbreviations, jargon, and variants. Coverage includes key terms related to CT, MRI, PET and SPECT imaging, mammography, ultrasonography, x-ray, neuroradiology, and radiographics. This edition contains new appendices on common breast imaging terms and common radiographic imaging techniques and fully updated appendices including anatomical illustrations; contrast media, imaging agents, and related substances; common radiation oncology terms; sample reports and dictation; and common terms by procedure.
Authors
- Wanda L. Lott
- Donna L Conerly-Stewart
Publication date: 2003-07-31
Dewey code: 651.74
List Price: $107.95
Price: $31.00
Review Forrest General Medical Center Advanced Medical Transcription Course / Delmar Cengage Learning:The third edition of Forrest General Medical Center provides relevant, realistic learning materials for advanced medical transcriptionists. This book may be used in a traditional classroom setting or as a self-paced resource for practitioners who wish to upgrade their medical transcription and terminology skills. Whether you work in an allied health or court-reporting field, a medical office or a business office, this educational package presents learning activities that will develop and refine transcription skills to a competitive level. This book is organized by medical specialty; each chapter includes an overview of the specialty, relevant abbreviations, anatomic illustrations, important terminology and pronunciations, transcription tips, and useful web links. Each chapter also includes a critical thinking challenge that enhances the skills and professionalism of the advanced student. Audio transcription exercises are also available for practice with live dictation. The audio exercises are available in several different formats including audio tape and audio files you can download from the internet right to your computer!.
Publication date: 1986-02
List Price: $69.95
Price: $51.06
Review Medical Terminology With Software / Academic Press:
Creator: Springhouse
Edition: 3rd
Publication date: 2003-12-01
Dewey code: 610
List Price: $37.95
Price: $32.95
Review English & Spanish Medical Words & Phrases, Third Edition, for PDA (CD-ROM Version): Powered by Skyscape, Inc. / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins:This handy, instant-access PDA reference is a must-have for any health care professional who cares for Spanish-speaking patients. It presents English and Spanish translations of all medical terms and phrases used in clinician-patient interactions. Coverage includes patient teaching, hospital admission and discharge planning, diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, history and physical examination, body systems assessment, medical equipment and supplies, nutrition and diet therapy, medication teaching, home care, and complementary and alternative therapies. Body system sections include symptoms, medical history, family history, psychosocial considerations, and pediatric, geriatric, and pregnancy concerns, plus anatomic illustrations with English and Spanish captions. Platform: Palm OS, Windows CE, and Pocket PC handheld devices System Requirements: This product works off memory cards. Palm: Requires 1. 4 MB Pocket PC: Requires 2. 2 MB.
Edition: 14
Publication date: 2008-11-10
Dewey code: 610
List Price: $28.95
Price: $25.19
Review Medical Abbreviations: 30,000 Conveniences at the Expense O Communication and Safety (Davis Medical Abbreviations) / Neil M. Davis Associates:
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