Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants - Elsevieron Vitalsource (ebook)

Argumento de Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants - Elsevieron Vitalsource (ebook)

• 76 procedures are presented in a clear, step-by-step format along with underlying principles and illustrations, with procedure videos included on the companion DVDs.
• Chapter outlines and learning objectives prepare you for the skills and concepts you will be learning.
• What Would You Do? What Would You Not Do? case studies challenge you to apply your knowledge to realistic medical office situations -- and a practitioner's response is included for comparison.
• Putting It All Into Practice and Memories from Externship boxes feature real medical assistants sharing personal, on-the-job experiences.
• Patient Teaching boxes prepare you for effective communication, with detailed instructions on how to answer questions and how to explain medical concepts and procedures.
• Charting examples help you understand the process for charting your own procedures.
• Certification Review sections summarize points that are essential to know for the certification examination.
• Highlight boxes emphasize important topics that influence the world of medical assistant.
• Key Terms and Terminology Review help you master medical assisting terminology.
• Medical Practice and the Law highlights important legal and ethical issues.
• Apply Your Knowledge helps you assess your comprehension.
• On the Web provides up-to-date lists of websites for further research and study.
• Student resources on a companion Evolve website feature animations, activities and games including Road to Recovery, an interactive math review, Apply Your Knowledge multiple-choice questions, and 76 step-by-step video procedures.

• Four new procedure videos: Release of Medical Information, Preparing a Medical Record, Wheelchair Transfer, and Peak Flow Measurement
• The most up-to-date information on emerging topics in the field including patient care protocol, pharmacology, and laboratory testing
• Expanded information on the Electronic Medical Record, including the recording of prescriptions and laboratory documents
• Updated pharmacology table of drugs commonly administered and prescribed in the medical office
• Current information on the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard along with a new video
• Expanded information on CLIA-waived testing kits and CLIA-waived automated analyzers
• New ADA guidelines for interpreting blood glucose test results
• The PT/INR laboratory test and PT/INR home testing
• End-of-chapter terminology review now contains broken down word parts
• New interactive math review on the companion Evolve website