Medical Language: Terminology in Context (Book with Access Code)

by Hull, Melodie

• ISBN13: 9780803626836
• ISBN10: 0803626835
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback w/ Access Code
• Copyright: 2013-02-05
• Publisher: F.A. Davis Company

Summary

A Contextual and Word-Building Approach! Harness the power of context in your medical terminology course! Developed by dynamic clinical expert Melodie Hull, a trained professional in language methodology, this comprehensive text combines the latest techniques in language development to build your command of the language of medicine. A dramatic clinical scenario, based on the real world of hospital and medical office environments, becomes the engine that introduces you to medical language in context. Learn crucial terms and commonly used words and phrases as you follow each patient through assessment, treatment, and recovery/rehabilitation. Reinforce what you’ve learned with a proven word-building approach and helpful exercises to enhance your skills. Listen to Melodie Hull talk (mp3) about her book, including why she wrote it and how it provides learners the practice, skills and knowledge needed to become fluent medical language speakers and users. Want to learn even more about Medical Language? Listen to this detailed walkthrough of Chapter 5 (mp3; 10 minutes), also from the author, Melodie Hull. Online. Interactive. Progressive. The Medical Language Lab is the new, interactive, online program that ensures your students master the language of medicine. Based on proven language methodology, it guides your students step by step from basic through advanced levels of proficiency to become confident medical language speakers. A special code in the front of the book unlocks The MLL for you and your students. Use it with your current learning management system or with its integrated grade book. Customize it to meet the needs of your course. Want to learn more? Explore all the Medical Language Lab has to offer through this video series. Instructors - request preview access and explore Medical Language Lab using this step-by-step walkthrough.

Table of Contents

Unit 1. Introduction 1. Context and Word Structure: The Keys to Learning Language 2. Focus: Prefixes, Suffixes, Root Words, and Combining Forms Naming and Describing: Medical Language for the Body Focus: Anatomy, Physiology, and Position Unit 2. The Language of Assessment 3. Physical Assessment Focus: Muscular System 5. Diagnostic Imaging Focus: Neurological System and Skeletal System 6. Laboratory Diagnostics Focus: Cardiovascular System and Urinary System 7. Dental and Burn Assessment Focus: Craniofacial Structures and the Integumentary System 8. Mental Health, Drug Use, and Endocrine Assessment Focus: Psychoneuroendocrinology Unit 3. The Language of Treatment 9. Obstetrics, Labor, and Delivery Focus: Female Reproduction 10. Medical Records, Test Results, and Referrals Focus: Male Reproductive System and Respiratory System 11. Orthopedics and Brain Injuries Focus: Musculoskeletal and Neurological Systems 12. Postoperative Nutrition and Healing Focus: Digestive and Integumentary Systems 13. Diagnoses and Medication Administration Focus: Endocrine System: Diabetes and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Unit 4. The Language of Reparative, Restorative, and Rehabilitative Care 14. The Healing Process Focus: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems 15. Oncology and Cancer Care Focus: Lymphatic and Respiratory Systems 16. Rehabilitation: Physical and Occupational Therapy Focus: Muscles and the Brain 17. The Mind-Body Connection Focus: Mental Health, the Limbic and Immune Systems 18. Reproductive and Family Health Focus: Reproductive Systems, Infant/Child/Family Growth and Development 19. Putting It All Together Focus: Forensic Sciences and Documentation Appendix: Answer Key Glossaries: Medical Word Elements Common Abbreviations Key Terms