Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants (Book with CD-ROM for Windows & Macintosh)

Bonewit-West BS MEd, Kathy; Bonewit-West, Kathy

ISBN 10: 0721684068 / ISBN 13: 9780721684062

Published by Saunders (edition 5), 2000

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The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants (Book with CD-ROM for Windows & Macintosh)
• Publisher: Saunders (edition 5)
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0721684068
• ISBN 13: 9780721684062
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 5.
• Condition: Fair

About this title

Synopsis

This text has always been a bestseller for Saunders, and is the leading clinical text on the market. It is written at a level that is appropriate for students and is reliably current, written by an author who has many years of experience teaching and working in the field. The new edition features real medical assistants who are currently practising in the clinical area, providing a real world perspective on clinical procedure. Nearly 800 illustrations (750) in full colour present true to life, step by step views of the procedures - plus an interactive case scenario based CD-ROM simulates realisitic clinical situations.

Contains biographical profiles of practising medical assistants

All new four colour art and design throughout.

Offers up-to-date information on the drugs most commonly used in this field.

Provides the most current information on chemical disinfectants and antiseptics.

Features a growth and development table for pediatric examinations as well as a childhood disease table.

Incorporates trans-disciplinary themes, including legal/ethical issues and patient education.

Contains a new chapter on the medical record.

Includes completely revised chapters on Sterilization & Disinfection and Phlebotomy offering the newest techniques and discussions.

Includes expanded coverage of the diagnostic imaging procedures. Features all-new, full-colour artwork throughout.

About the Author

Kathy Bonewit-West has been in healthcare education for more than 30 years. She taught anatomy and physiology to Nursing students and later moved into Medical Assisting education. She served as program director for the Medical Assisting program at Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio, for many years. Ms. Bonewit-West is also a former member of the Curriculum Review Board for the American Association of Medical Assistants. In addition to co-authoring Today’s Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures, Kathy is the lead author of Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, soon to be in its 12th Edition.