Delmar's Clinical Medical Assisting

by LINDH/POOLER/TAMPARO/CERRATO

• ISBN13: 9780766824263
• ISBN10: 0766824268
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-11-13
• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning

Summary

Delmar's Clinical Medical Assisting, 2nd edition Wilburta Q. Lindh, Marilyn S. Pooler, Carol D. Tamparo, Joanne U. Cerrato ISBN 0-7668-2426-8 Delmar's complete learning system prepares students to become multiskilled medical assistants for the 21st century! This revised full-color clinical medical assisting textbook is part of a dynamic learning system that includes a free clinical skills CD-ROM bound in the text; a separate workbook; and instructor support materials. Together, these learning tools integrate essential and advanced competencies set forth by the AAMA's Role Delineation Study, emphasizing clinical procedures, interpersonal communications, and changes in the health care setting. The entire learning system is complemented by real-life characters and scenarios from the field of medical assisting?a feature not found in any other text! New to the Second Edition Additional administrative chapters to give clinically oriented students a sound basis in overall front-office skills All procedures grouped at the end of chapters for easier accessibility Increased number of case studies for critical thinking skills Psychological tip box in each chapter reflecting CAAHEP mandates Web activities at the end of each chapter Skills CD-ROM demonstrates more than 50 essential procedures Other Outstanding Features Full-color illustrations and photographs throughout reinforce chapter content and provide visual emphasis "How to Use This Book" and "How to Use the Skills CD-ROM" sections help you understand the structure of the learning system All appropriate chapters include key terms, chapter outlines, objectives, role delineation components, real-life scenarios, patient teaching tips, step-by-step procedures, case studies, and review questions Icons highlight important topics such as computers, managed care, safety, cultural issues, and infection control

Table of Contents

Managing Authors	p. xiii
Acknowledgments	p. xiv
Reviewers	p. xv
Contributors	p. xvi
List of Procedures	p. xvii
Preface	p. xix
How to Use This Book	p. xxii
How to Use the Medical Assisting Clinical Skills CD-ROM	p. xxiv
General Procedures	p. 1
Introduction to Medical Assisting and Health Professions	p. 2
Medical Assisting as a Profession	p. 3
Health Care Settings and the Health Care Team	p. 15
History of Medicine	p. 29
The Therapeutic Approach	p. 36
Therapeutic Communication Skills	p. 37
Coping Skills for the Medical Assistant	p. 51
The Therapeutic Approach to the Patient with Life-Threatening Illness	p. 59
Responsible Medical Practice	p. 66
Legal Considerations	p. 67
Ethical Considerations	p. 83
Emergency Procedures and First Aid	p. 93
Clinical Procedures	p. 129
Integrated Clinical Procedures	p. 130
Infection Control, Medical Asepsis, and Sterilization	p. 131
Taking a Medical History, the Patient's Chart, and Methods of Documentation	p. 183
Vital Signs and Measurements	p. 205
The Physical Examination	p. 235
Assisting with Specialty Examinations and Procedures	p. 256
Obstetrics and Gynecology	p. 257
Pediatrics	p. 281
Male Reproductive System	p. 303
Gerontology	p. 311
Examinations and Procedures of Body Systems	p. 321
Advanced Techniques and Procedures	p. 382
Assisting with Minor Surgery	p. 383
Diagnostic Imaging	p. 431
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Modalities	p. 443
Nutrition in Health and Disease	p. 475
Basic Pharmacology	p. 497
Calculation of Medication Dosage and Medication Administration	p. 515
Electrocardiography	p. 565
Laboratory Procedures	p. 595
Safety and Regulatory Guidelines in the Medical Laboratory	p. 597
Introduction to the Medical Laboratory	p. 615
Phlebotomy: Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture	p. 635
Hematology	p. 665
Urinalysis	p. 697
Basic Microbiology	p. 721
Specialty Laboratory Tests	p. 759
Professional Procedures	p. 787
Office and Human Resource Management	p. 788
The Medical Assistant as Office Manager	p. 789
The Medical Assistant as Human Resources Manager	p. 813
Entry into the Profession	p. 832
Preparing for Medical Assisting Credentials	p. 833
Employment Strategies Resume Writing	p. 843
Common Medical Abbreviations and Symbols	p. 861
Top 200 Drugs by Retail Sales in 2000	p. 867
Medical Assistant Role Delineation Chart	p. 871
Answers to Case Study Reviews	p. 873
Glossary of Terms	p. 889
Index	p. 907
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