Medical Terminology Documentation and Coding

<p>Giving students the strongest possible baseline in medical terminology along with the how and why it is used in documentation and basic coding this is a vital text for all students taking courses in the area. It allows readers to use their knowledge immediately in any medical setting (including being a patient) in their workplaces and in the journey to future careers. </p><p>Using a body systems approach to medical terminology this textbook supports students to:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Recognize words by constructing medical terms based on root words prefixes linking forms and suffixes.</li> <p> </p> <li>Define spell pronounce and use medical terms acronyms and abbreviations in the context of patient care with appropriate documentation and coding examples.</li> <p> </p> <li>Identify anatomical directions fundamental anatomical terminology basic physiologic functions and common pathology of all major organ systems with related medical investigation tools procedures and pharmaceuticals.</li> <p> </p> <li>Relate the use of medical language and medical record-keeping to the SOAP format common medical reports and coding tools along with their impact on patient care.</li> </ul><p>Accompanied by plentiful color illustrations and activities as well as a companion website with resources for both instructors and students this is a fresh and readable textbook.</p>