Essential Medical Terminology - Couverture souple

Stanfield, Peggy S.; Hui, Y. H.; Cross, Nanna

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0763749133 ISBN 13 : 9780763749132

Editeur : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2007

Synopsis

This best-selling introduction to medical terminology text is flexible enough to be used in a traditional or a self-instructional course format. Essential Medical Terminology, Third Edition, is based on the body-systems approach. Suited for students of all levels in the health professions, this text provides the appropriate amount of detail needed to learn the basics of medical terminology. After studying the fundamentals of pronunciation, students can study the chapters in any order the instructor deems appropriate.The Third Edition also includes a new chapter on Cancer Medicine. Each new copy of the text includes a user-friendly CD ROM* with interactive flashcards, crossword puzzles, and additional exercises. This text with helpful online resources is highly accessible for all health care students, offering a wealth of valuable information at an attractive price. *Please note electronic formats and Ebooks do not include access to the CD ROM. Essential Medical Terminology is also available as an online course. Learn more about Navigate Course Manager: Essential Medical Terminology http://www.jblearning.com/catalog/9781449678371/

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Peggy Stanfield, MS, RD, LD, CNS is a Registered Dietician and Professor Emeritus from College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls. She is a Certified Nutrition Specialist, a professional member of the Institute of Food Technology (ITF), and has recently completed a second term as president of Text and Academic Authors (TAA), an organization devoted to advancing quality education materials for students and advocating for author's rights. Following her retirement from CSI she taught at the University of Hawaii, Manoa, Honolulu.While at CSI she helped develop and implement the nutrition component of the nursing curriculum, taught nutrition theory, and supervised nursing students during their clinical experience in teaching diet therapy to selected patients. She transferred from the Nursing Department into the Allied Health division, and while continuing to teach nursing students, also taught students with majors in other health divisions.Peggy Stanfield is also the author of Introduction to the Health Professions, Essential Medical Terminology and Mastering the New Medical Terminology Through Self-Instructional Modules, all published by Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

Y. H. Hui, PhD received his doctoral degree in nutrition biochemistry from the University of California at Berkeley in 1970. He taught nutrition and food science at Humboldt State University from 1971 to 1987. Since 1987 he has devoted his time to writing, also serving as a publishing consultant. From 1992-1995, he was appointed Editor-in-Chief for the United States Association for Food and Drug Officials.Dr. Hui has authored or edited more than 20 books in nutrition, food science, health sciences, medicine, and law.

Nanna Cross, PhD has worked as a faculty member in dietetic and physician education programs teaching clinical nutrition courses and supervising dietetic interns in clinical practicums. Dr. Cross worked as a clinical dietitian at the University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics and as a consulting dietitian for Home Care, Hospice, Head Start and Long-Term Care facilities.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0763749133
• ISBN 13: 9780763749132
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 391
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible