Medical Terminology for Health Professions

Updated to reflect real-world practice, Schroeder/Ehrlich/Schroeder Smith/Ehrlich's MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS, 9E focuses on the current, relevant terms students need to know to succeed in health care. The program simplifies the process of memorizing complex medical terms by focusing on the importance of word parts -- common prefixes, suffixes and root words -- that provide the basis for most medical terms. In each chapter, learners practice the pronunciation and understanding of key terms through interactive activities, real-life medical scenarios and critical thinking exercises. The latest edition of this market leader includes expanded coverage of gender identity and gender reassignment, COVID-19, durable medical equipment, dental procedures, diabetic pathology, and more. Also available: MindTap digital learning solution.

The late Ann Ehrlich, who founded this series in 1988, was an experienced teacher, professional author and lifelong student. Considered one of the leading experts in the field of medical terminology, she wrote numerous books on health topics such as dental assisting, practice management, speech therapy and lymphedema.

Carol L. Schroeder has 25 years of experience in finding innovative ways to present medical terminology at a level appropriate for students. Her background in technical writing, translating and research is invaluable in continuously updating content and creating innovative activities and approaches ― such as the Medical Mysteries and Human Touch stories featured in this text ― to enable instructors to present engaging course material that helps all students succeed.

Laura Ehrlich is a registered nurse with over a decade of emergency department experience. She enjoys the fast-paced, diverse, challenging environment of the emergency department, as well as the knowledge that her skills save lives. She excels at explaining medical terminology to patients and training other nurses on new procedures, equipment and technology. She is a board-certified emergency nurse, has been nominated for the DAISY® Award for Extraordinary Nurses, and currently works at an ANCC Magnet®-recognized hospital.

Katrina Schroeder Smith is a registered dietitian who trained and works at Boston Children’s Hospital, a Harvard Teaching Hospital. After finishing her dietetic internship at Simmons University, she completed the prestigious LEAH (Leadership Education in Adolescent Health) Fellowship in Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital. Currently she is a clinical dietitian there, specializing in the nutritional care of young adults with HIV, eating disorders, and elevated body weight.