Publication date: 2004-08
List Price: $19.95
Price: $19.95
Review Dr. Spanish: A Spanish/English Handbook for the Medical Clinic / Tinman Merchandising L.L.C.:Concise yet comprehensive Spanish English medical dictionary and terminology translator arranged in a pocket-sized handbook format. Fits in most lab coats and scrub pockets- lightweight, spiral bound, made of durable materials, and easy to use. Convenient pocket medical Spanish reference for doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, EMT's, medical interpreters, social workers, dieticians, patient advocates, patient educators, and office staff. Procedural terminology dictionary along with treatment sections are also useful to medical professionals in the pharmacy, laboratory, and radiology departments when answering questions or giving directions to Spanish speaking patients. Bilingual phrases and dictionary sections for each step of the clinical medical encounter in Spanish and English, along with anatomical drawings which are also useful for patient education. Arranged in a concise handbook dictionary format to follow the flow of routine medical encounters including telephone triage Reviews from doctors, nurses, and other Spanish speaking healthcare providers, including EMT's, have praised the utility and convenience of this Spanish English pocket-sized medical dictionary. Eliminates the time-consuming need to search for Spanish vocabulary through a more cumbersome medical dictionary. Complete anatomical illustrations help patients and providers identify anatomic structures and corresponding medical terminology more precisely in English and Spanish. Proper phrasing of translation of sensitive medical questions eliminates awkwardness caused by Spanish English language barrier Cultural chapter which addresses folkloric healing, cultural norms, and sensitivity awareness along with a dictionary of medical herbal remedies frequently used by Spanish - speaking patients. Practical phrases and vocabulary for common medical diagnoses and treatments, along with special sections on pain and obstetrics Section on taking medical vital signs helps foster good communication with Spanish speaking patients immediately upon arrival at the clinic, and use of this pocket dictionary clarifies presenting complaints and problems for which the patient is being seen.
Authors
- Jack D. Key Alvin E. Rodin
Dewey code: 610.321
List Price: $54.75
Price: $54.75
Review Medicine, Literature and Eponyms: An Encyclopedia of Medical Eponyms Derived from Literary Characters / Krieger Robert E. Publ Co Inc:The authors have assembled the first encyclopedic listing of medical names derived from literature, including mythological, scriptural, fictional prose and poetry, children's fables, the performing arts, and comic strips. More than 350 eponyms have been collected and are included in this book. Dip into the book anywhere and you will meet arresting images. This book provides an interdisciplinary amalgamation that can enrich and interest many different disciplines as well as the general public. The book is oriented to physicians, other health care workers, authors, and scholars and students alike.
Edition: 10
Publication date: 2003-08-04
Dewey code: 618
List Price: $19.95
Price: $19.95
Review Bailliere's Midwives' Dictionary / Bailliere Tindall:Univ. of Greenwich, London, UK. Pocket-sized dictionary has been updated to include current terminology for midwives and nursing students. Includes immunization and vaccination schedules for children and Nursing and Midwifery Council documents relevant to midwives. Abundant halftone illustrations. Previous edition: c1997. Softcover.
Authors
- Onyria Herrera McElroy
- Lola L Grabb
Publication date: 2008-05-01
Dewey code: 610.3
List Price: $25.95
Price: $19.98
Review Spanish-English English-Spanish Pocket Medical Dictionary (Spanish to English/ English to Spanish Medical Dictionary) / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins:Now available-a portable pocket-sized version of McElroy and Grabb's highly successful Spanish-English English-Spanish Medical Dictionary. This handy reference will help non-Spanish-speaking physicians and other health care providers communicate with Spanish-speaking patients with greater precision and ease. The book contains over 12,000 terms and includes a section on common medical abbreviations. Appendices include Communicating with Patients; Common Medical Disorders-Signs, Symptoms, Tests, and Treatments; Systems of Measurements; and Verb Tables.
Edition: 1
Publication date: 1992-04-15
Dewey code: 428.24002461
List Price: $19.95
Price: $19.95
Review International Medical Communication in English (Michigan Series in English for Academic & Professional Purposes) / University of Michigan Press/ESL:This text was designed to meet the communication needs of medical personnel and students around the world who do not speak English as a first language. It is not an exercise book, but a reference that guides the user through various situations in which effective communication is needed. Topics covered include doctor-patient conversation; medical terminology; numerical expressions; surgical and medical equipment; examinations; speaking at medical meetings; seminar discussion; writing medical papers, letters, notes, and curriculum vitae; and telephoning within a hospital. Not available in the U. K.
Edition: 2
Publication date: 1996-01
Dewey code: 031
List Price: $33.75
Price: $32.95
Review The A-z Reference Book of Syndromes And Inherited Disorders / Isbs/Intl Specialized Bk Svc:Providing a reference for people with a syndrome or inherited disorder, and those who care for them, this book describes the disorders and problems of both children and adults, and considers the day-to-day management of conditions. It is written in non-technical language for a lay readership, but aims to be detailed enough for the medical, nursing and midwifery professions. This edition has been expanded to include 20 more syndromes, as well as additional material to assist readers to contact self-help groups.
Publication date: 2006-11-30
Dewey code: 610
Price: $69.95
Review Cpt Plus! 2007: A Comprehensive Guide to Current Procedural Terminology / Practice Management Information:
Authors
- William I. Wei
- Stephen W. K. Cheng
Publication date: 2009-02-28
Dewey code: 610
List Price: $19.95
Price: $19.95
Review A Handbook of Practical Medical Terms: (English Chinese) / Hong Kong University Press:This bilingual handbook, prepared by working surgeons, seeks to bridge the language gap. Compiled with practical patient care in mind, the medical terms are listed alphabetically in chapters arranged according to systems of the body and corresponding generally to the different specialties of medicine. This arrangement enhances easy reference and the size of the book is convenient for quick access. The use of proper names has been avoided as far as possible, and popular terms are used to facilitate patients' understanding. Newly identified diseases and new techniques have also been included.
Authors
- Onyria Herrera McElroy
- Lola L. Grabb
Publication date: 1992-01
Dewey code: 610.3
Price: $29.95
Review Spanish-English English-Spanish Medical Dictionary/Diccionario Medico Espanol-Ingles, Ingles-Espanol / Little Brown & Co (T):Includes common medical abbreviations, a list of signs & symptoms, & a section on common phrases used when speaking to patients.
Creator: Arlaine Walsh
Edition: 1st
Publication date: 2002-10
Dewey code: 617
List Price: $32.95
Price: $19.95
Review Dorland's Dentistry Word Book for Medical Transcriptionists / W.B. Saunders Company:In the "Dorland's" series of specialized word books, this effective, time-saving tool is ideal for transcribing, editing, and proofreading documents related to dentistry. "Dorland's Dentistry Word Book for Medical Transcriptionists" offers convenient access to words most often used in dentistry, drawn from the latest edition of "Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary" for accuracy and dependability. It consists of two sections: Terms, a straightforward and easy-to-use list of words; and Resources, which includes an appendix of drugs commonly used in dentistry and a full-color insert showing an anatomy orientation for the head, neck, and oral region.
Publication date: 2005-12-27
List Price: $29.95
Price: $29.95
Review Medical Spanish / Weapons of Mass Instruction, Inc.:Medical Spanish is a comprehensive language program that uses CD technology to fully assist medical providers with learning key Spanish phrases! No grammar or guessing how to pronounce! This method allows you to immerse yourself in the Spanish language by hearing and practicing speaking like a native. The material offers a wide range of phrases that will help improve communication, community relations and provider safety, such as: general patient assessment, vital signs, medication, and much more! Most of the phrases are intended to get a "yes or no" response. You may listen to and understand the concepts at your own pace virtually anywhere: home, office, even while driving- all you need is a CD player. It's like having your own Spanish-language instructor with you at all times.
Edition: 16th
Publication date: 1946
Review ... Practical medical dictionary / Williams & Wilkins:
Publication date: 2004-10-08
Dewey code: 610
List Price: $28.95
Price: $28.66
Review Hydrocortisone - 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: 1
Publication date: 2009-04-20
Dewey code: 610
List Price: $19.95
Price: $19.95
Review Tarascon Medical Translation Pocketbook / Jones & Bartlett Pub:
Edition: 3
Publication date: 2009-04-11
List Price: $19.95
Price: $19.95
Review iTerms Audio for Mastering Healthcare Terminology - Retail Pack / Mosby:
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2002-06-15
Dewey code: 610
List Price: $36.95
Price: $32.85
Review Dorland's Medical Equipment Word Book for Medical Transcriptionists / Saunders:Up-to-date, pocket, quick reference for medical transcriptionists searching for difficult terms. Contains key medical equipment phrases, acronyms, abbreviations, diagnostic tests, diagnoses, and surgical procedures. Softcover.
Creator: Dimitri Karenitkov
Publication date: 2005-02-28
Dewey code: 610
List Price: $107.90
Price: $30.26
Review Nursing Health Assessment: A Critical Thinking Case Studies Approach / F. A. Davis Company:Gwynedd-Mercy College, Gwynedd Valley, PA. Textbook designed to help nursing students develop and practice patient assessment skills. Includes case studies in each chapter to develop critical thinking. Also included are two CD-ROMs containing actual heart, lung, bowel, and vascular sounds recorded from actual patients. DNLM: Nursing Assessment-Case Report.
Publication date: 1965
Review Diccionario medico Labor pera la familia / Labor:
Authors
- Table of Sutures
- Table of Fractures
- Illustrations
- Stedman's
- Medical Abbreviation and Slang appendix
- Sample Reports
Publication date: 2003-11-01
Dewey code: 616.025014
List Price: $39.95
Price: $23.90
Review Stedman's Emergency Medicine Words: Includes Trauma and Critical Care (Stedman's Emergency Medicine Words) / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins:Authoritative reference covers common emergency medicine terminology, including trauma and critical care. Includes procedures/treatment, equipment, and terminology found in the emergency medicine setting such as heart attacks, strokes, respiratory emergencies, and head trauma. Softcover.
Authors
- Physicians Desk Reference
Publication date: 2005-12-31
Dewey code: 610
List Price: $49.95
Price: $49.95
Review Pdr Medical Dictionary (PDR Medical Dictionary) / Physician's Desk Reference:Ideal information resource for physicians, pharmacisto, nurses, healthcare professional medical students. Completely updated edition.
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Dr. Spanish: A Spanish/English Handbook for the Medical Clinic, Medicine, Literature and Eponyms: An Encyclopedia of Medical Eponyms Derived from Literary Characters, Bailliere's Midwives' Dictionary, Spanish-English English-Spanish Pocket Medical Dictionary (Spanish to English/ English to Spanish Medical Dictionary), International Medical Communication in English (Michigan Series in English for Academic & Professional Purposes), The A-z Reference Book of Syndromes And Inherited Disorders, Cpt Plus! 2007: A Comprehensive Guide to Current Procedural Terminology, A Handbook of Practical Medical Terms: (English Chinese), Spanish-English English-Spanish Medical Dictionary/Diccionario Medico Espanol-Ingles, Ingles-Espanol, Dorland's Dentistry Word Book for Medical Transcriptionists, Medical Spanish, ... Practical medical dictionary, Hydrocortisone - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References, Tarascon Medical Translation Pocketbook, iTerms Audio for Mastering Healthcare Terminology - Retail Pack, Dorland's Medical Equipment Word Book for Medical Transcriptionists, Nursing Health Assessment: A Critical Thinking Case Studies Approach, Diccionario medico Labor pera la familia, Stedman's Emergency Medicine Words: Includes Trauma and Critical Care (Stedman's Emergency Medicine Words), Pdr Medical Dictionary (PDR Medical Dictionary)Top headlines: Obama teams scrutinize federal agencies: Obama teams review agencies in an attempt to minimize tension during the transition, but it creates anxiety among some Bush officials. ›05:15 Himalaya glaciers melting much faster: Glaciers high in the Himalayas are dwindling faster than anyone thought, putting nearly a billion people living in South Asia in peril of losing their water supply. ›21:24 24 Nov, Mon Cop shoots himself after gun-safety lesson: A top cop mistakenly shot himself in the thigh after giving his daughter a lesson in gun safety, police said. ›11:17 29 Nov, Sat Oldest inmate in Mass. dies at 92: The oldest prison inmate in Massachusetts, a career criminal who was the first person to make the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list twice, has died at 92. ›21:56 Oil prices waver on skimpy inventory report: Oil prices wavered near three-year lows as investors weighed falling global demand and a government report showing an unexpected decline in U.S. crude inventories. ›21:47 Not quite the fight we expected: Michigan State vs. North Carolina was supposed to be a possible title game preview. 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