Kinn's the Medical Assistant : An Applied Learning Approach

by Young, Alexandra Patricia

• ISBN13: 9781416024200
• ISBN10: 1416024204
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-03-13
• Publisher: Elsevier

Summary

This new 10th edition includes the most current content to meet national curriculum and accreditation standards and still has the depth and breadth expected of Kinns The Medical Assistant: An Applied Learning Approach. Its instructive features, such as chapter outlines and learning objectives, enhance both the learning and teaching experience. With its focus on personal qualities, skills, responsibilities, types of patient education, and legal and ethical issues, the text remains the strongest foundation for learning the medical assisting profession. Applied Learning Approach introduces a case scenario at the beginning of each chapter, then revisits it throughout so students can easily apply what they have learned to the clinical setting. Critical thinking applications test content knowledge and critical thinking skills. Procedures presented in a clear, step-by-step format with illustrations where appropriate. New chapters on The Office Environment & Daily Operations and Privacy & Risk Management focus on the latest administrative office trends and issues. Includes the most current content & competencies associated with CAAHEP and ABHES, including IV therapy, patient education, and documentation. Integrated case scenarios within each chapter include more application and exercises. HIPAA boxes demonstrate the importance of understanding and adhere to the HIPAA guidelines. Includes an interactive CD Companion packaged with the text that features additional exercises for testing content knowledge and critical thinking skills, AltaPoints Electronic Medical Record software, sample skills-based exercises from Medical Assisting Online, online math review and drug calculations online exercises, and charting and documentation examples.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Becoming a Successful Student

The Healthcare Industry

Introduction to Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting Profession

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Interpersonal Skills and Human Behavior

Medicine and Ethics

Medicine and Law

Administrative Medical Assisting

Computers in the Medical Office

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments

Patient Reception and Processing

The Office Environment and Daily Operations-NEW!

Written Communications and Document Processing

Health Information in the Medical Office

Documentation and Medical Records Management

Health Information Management

Privacy and Risk Management-NEW!

Billing and Coding Procedures

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

Basics of Procedure Coding

The Health Insurance Claim Form

Third-Party Reimbursement

Professional Fees, Billing, and Collecting

Financial and Practice Management

Banking Services and Procedures

Management of Practice Finances

Medical Practice Management and Human Resources

Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service

Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition & Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting with the Primary Physical Examination

Assisting with Medications

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications (including IV Therapy)

Assisting with Medical Specialties

Assisting with Medical Emergencies

Assisting in Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology & Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology & Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Geriatrics

Diagnostic Procedures

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting with Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Phlebotomy

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology

Assisting with Surgeries

Surgical Supplies & Instruments

Surgical Asepsis & Assisting with Surgical Procedures

Career Development

Career Development & Life Skills

Appendixes

Patients Bill of Rights

Claim Form Comparison Charts

State Licensing Agencies for Radiology

English-Spanish Phrases

Procedure Charting Examples

Glossary

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