Saunders Fundamentals of Medical Assisting - Revised Reprint

Sue Hunt MA RN CMA (AAMA)

ISBN 10: 1416042237 / ISBN 13: 9781416042235

Published by Saunders, 2006

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1416042237I4N00

Synopsis:

• Each chapter identifies the CMA (AAMA) and RMA (AMT) content and competencies, helping students and instructors focus their attention as they read and study.• Enrichment topics on relevant “nice-to-know” subjects such as new medical trends, diagnostics, treatments, diseases, etc., add interest and current information.• “Focus On” boxes include information on communication, instruction, legal concepts, professionalism, and safety that is important for the student to know. These topics are common threads through each chapter.• “On the Job” boxes showcase scenarios using characters from the fictitious medical practice and/or the WB Saunders Medical Assisting Critical Thinking Video Series to check on the student’s comprehension of the previous material and to challenge critical thinking skills, helping students apply new knowledge to real situations.• Student study plans contain exercises at the end of each chapter that help the student to review and use information and skills gained from the chapter to answer critical thinking questions and “what if?” questions. Students are also referred to supplemental materials.• “Explore the Web” boxes list key words for internet searches and internet websites for further student study and research.• Updated content on federal legislation regulating health care providers, managed care trends, and bioethical issues is included, helping students to learn the current information that will guide their performance in the workplace

Tipped-in section includes updates as follows:

• HCFA now Centers for Medicare and Medicaid(CMS)
• Hand sanitization
• Discontinued use of mercury thermometers.

About the Author: Sue Hunt, MA, RN, CMA, Middlesex Community College, Wakefield, MA; and Jon Zonderman, Orange, CT

Bibliographic Details

Title: Saunders Fundamentals of Medical Assisting -...
Publisher: Saunders
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket