Medical acronyms and abbreviations offer convenience, but those countless shortcuts can often be confusing. Now a part of the popular Dorland’s suite of products, this reference features thousands of terms from across various medical specialties. Its alphabetical arrangement makes for quick reference, and expanded coverage of symbols ensures they are easier to find. Effective communication plays an important role in all medical settings, so turn to this trusted volume for nearly any medical abbreviation you might encounter. Symbols section makes it easier to locate unusual or seldom-used symbols. Convenient alphabetical format allows you to find the entry you need more intuitively. More than 90,000 entries and definitions. Many new and updated entries including terminology in expanding specialties, such as Nursing; Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies; Transcription and Coding; Computer and Technical Fields. New section on abbreviations to avoid, including Joint Commission abbreviations that are not to be used. Incorporates updates suggested by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP).
... LRC learning resource center; lipid research clinic; lower rib cage LRC-CDPT Lipid Research Clinics Coronary Drug ... chest pain LRCS Licentiate of the Royal College of Surgeons LRCSE Licentiate of the Royal College of Surgeons, ...
Churchill Livingstone, 2007: page 332 Garden, OJ et al: Principles and Practice of Surgery, 5th ed. Churchill Livingstone, 2007: page 1227, top left Gartner, LP, Hiatt, JL: Color Textbook of Histology, 3rd ed. Saunders, 2007: pages 74, ...
This new edition covers Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and features an eye-catching new four colour design and a new Evolve companion site with invaluable instructor and student resources.
Book Title The Language of Medicine, 12th Edition Mastering Healthcare Terminology, 7th Edition Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms & Abbreviations, 8th Edition Exploring Medical Language, 11th Edition Author Imprint Copyright Date ...
Illustrates and defines terms used in different branches of medicine and health science.
Described by the American College of Physicians as "the best acronym book available" in an earlier edition, this new 4th edition features over 10,000 new entries to reflect new material...
... clammy skin • Increased pulse rate Treatment Stone usually passes spontaneously May use extracorporeal ultrasound or laser lithotripsy to break up stone (also known as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, or ESWL) Drugs may be ...
The Physician and Facility Certification Step Elsevier ... 10th Edition Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, 32nd Edition Saunders Mosby 2014 2017 978-1-4557-4070-3 978-0-323-22205-1 Saunders 2011 978-1-4160-6257-8 ...
From leading coding author and educator Carol J. Buck, this exam review provides complete coverage of all topics included on the physician coding certification exam — including anatomy, terminology, and pathophysiology for each body ...
From leading coding author and educator Carol J. Buck, this exam review provides complete coverage of all topics included on the facility coding certification exams, including anatomy, terminology, and pathophysiology for each organ system; ...