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Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions by Jeanette Drzymkowski and Margaret Schell Frazier (2012, Trade Paperback)

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Prepare for the changing healthcare field with current disease pathology information and ICD-10-CM codes for more than 500 commonly encountered conditions with Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions, 5th Edition . Consistently organized and easy to read, this portable, practical reference provides the comprehensive disease information you need to successfully perform common clinical and administrative medical assisting responsibilities you'll encounter in the physician's office, including telephone screening, taking patient examinations, understanding diagnostic and treatment procedures, assembling patient education programs, and more. Enrichment boxes relate disease information to everyday practice. ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes included for each disease entry provide valuable practice looking up codes and illustrate differences between the two code sets. Current information on the most commonly encountered clinical disorders is presented in small segments for easier understanding. Full-color illustrations clarify difficult concepts. Consistent coverage for all diseases walks you through each step of patient care and treatment, including: Description Symptoms and Signs Patient Screening UNIQUE! Etiology Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Prevention Patient Teaching Pharmacology appendix details drug names, therapeutic objectives, side effects, and general comments for commonly prescribed drugs. Alerts highlight safety precautions for physician-based practice. Review Challenges reinforce content and reveal areas requiring additional study. Real-life Challenges test your ability to apply chapter content to real-world cases. Internet activities on the companion Evolve site broaden your understanding and direct you to additional information available online. NEW! H1N1 influenza coverage alerts you to related dangers you may encounter on the job. NEW! ICD-10-CM codes for each disease prepare you for the October 2013 implementation of the new code set. NEW! Icons direct you to corresponding learning exercises and additional information on the companion Evolve site.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Elsevier-Health Sciences Division
ISBN-10
1437724086
ISBN-13
9781437724080
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109426161

Product Key Features

Author
Margaret Schell Frazier, Jeanette Drzymkowski
Publication Name
Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
936 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.2in
Item Width
7.5in

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Qz 140
Edition Number
5
Table of Content
1. Mechanisms of Disease, Diagnosis, and Treatment 2. Developmental, Congenital, and Childhood Diseases and Disorders 3. Immunologic Diseases and Conditions 4. Diseases and Conditions of the Endocrine System 5. Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear 6. Diseases and Conditions of the Integumentary System 7. Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System 8. Diseases and Conditions of the Digestive System 9. Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System 10. Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System 11. Diseases and Conditions of the Urinary System 12. Diseases and Conditions of the Reproductive System 13. Neurological Diseases and Conditions 14. Mental Disorders 15. Disorders and Conditions Resulting from Trauma Appendix I: Common Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests Appendix II: Pharmacology Glossary Index
Copyright Date
2013
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Topic
Allied Health Services / Medical Assistants, Diseases
Lccn
2011-033720
Dewey Decimal
616
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Medical