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This textbook gives the basic information that readers need, with a focus on medical terminology and clinical applications. Examples of personal and clinical applications demonstrate the relevance of theory to real life and to practice. Chapter outlines, learning objectives, medical terms and pronunciation guides, quick-scan tables, and other features aim to make the information easy to absorb and retain.

Introduction to the Human Body, 8th Edition enables allied health professionals to efficiently and effectively master the essentials of anatomy and physiology as well as understand the balance between homeostasis and disruptions to homeostasis. Features such as Looking Back to Move Ahead help refresh basic concepts and make connections from system to system and concept to concept. Rich in clinical resources that highlight disruptions to homeostasis, the book also includes a special box in each chapter that focuses on Wellness. These unique discussions help allied health professionals make the connections between knowledge of form and function with optimal healthy choices.

This Fourth Edition of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins' Medical Assisting Exam Review for CMA, RMA & CMAS Certification focuses on the critical most current components of the MA and MAS curricula, making it an indispensable tool for recent graduates, practicing medical assistants, medical administrative specialists and medical administrative assistants preparing to sit for any recognized national certification exams.Take advantage of a unique approach that uses a pretest with analysis to help users identify their strengths and weaknesses and develop their own personalized study plan to streamline review and practice. This proven book is packed with study smart resources, including more than 3,000 questions and six timed, simulated exams available online, as well as study tips and exam-taking strategies.Updated and enhanced with new information on key topics that affect medical assistants, the Fourth Edition now includes new chapter-ending Critical Thinking Case Reviews.

Clear and easy to understand, MEDICAL ASSISTING: ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLINICAL COMPETENCIES, Seventh Edition delivers all of the knowledge base, skills, and behaviors required for an entry-level medical assistant, including a comprehensive section on the structure and function of body systems. The book has been streamlined and updated to include the latest in emergency preparedness, ICD-10, electronic health records, as well as personal effectiveness topics such as, professionalism and time management. Updated and innovative, the 7th edition of Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies uses multiple in-text features and exclusive technology products to prepare you for a successful career in medical assisting, and give you an advantage in today's competitive marketplace.

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is pleased to introduce the newest edition of our leading textbook Phlebotomy Essentials, a book created for all who want to correctly and safely practice phlebotomy. This new edition continues the LWW focus on providing accurate, up-to-date, and practical instruction in phlebotomy procedures and techniques, grounded by a comprehensive background in phlebotomy theory. Key additions include updated information on the latest CLSI guidelines, new media to accompany each chapter, more color photos, and the addition of terms to align the text with the International Standards Organization (ISO). Written to be highly accessible to students at all levels, and comprehensive enough for practicing phlebotomists, this text is complemented by a robust ancillary suite to help readers of all learning styles master the material. The online ancillaries, coupled with the text and available workbook and exam review book, help create a dynamic phlebotomy learning experience.

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This widely read classic is an excellent primer on normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, basic microbiology, chemistry, and the human disease process. With an accessible design and a robust multimedia electronic ancillary package, the Twelfth Edition is even more engaging and understandable for students with diverse learning styles. It builds on its solid foundation by seamlessly integrating the placement and relationship of the art and text. A new full-body transparency insert has been added to the text to assist students in performing a virtual dissection of the human body from skin down to bone.  The new editions' PASSport to Success retains all the visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities introduced with the last edition, plus additional animations and activities. The interface has been enhanced to improve the student experience, while the connection with the text has been strengthened with a list of ancillaries by learning style on each chapter opener.  

The Human Body in Health & Disease 3rd edition, not only presents a body systems approach with a strong emphasis on vocabulary and basic anatomy and physiology concepts, but it also presents the basic mechanisms of disease and pathologic conditions associated with each body system. This comprehensive text is dominated by two unifying themes: the complementarity of structure and function and homeostasis. The integrating principle of homeostasis is used to show how normalstructure and function is achieved and maintained. Failures of homeostasis are shown as basic mechanisms of disease. As a result, anatomy, physiology, and pathology emerge as living and dynamic topics of personal interest and relevance to the student at this level. Content covers topics in a very friendly writing style that has won the loyalty of many users and has made Health & Disease one of the topbooks in this market.

With other texts written at either too high or too low a level, this book meets the needs of PTA students for usable, understandable pathology related to clinical application. Extensively illustrated, this book allows students to more easily comprehend and maintain interest in otherwise complicated pathological processes. The fourteen chapter format effectively fits within a chapter per week course structure, or each chapter may be used as a stand alone module within any course. And as your students prepare to graduate, encourage them to keep this book to use as a clinically relevant reference as practicing PTAs!

Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Easy! in Second Edition continues the tradition of an entertaining, practical, and informative reference. Thirteen chapters organized by body system provide easy-to-follow pathophysiology for scores of disorders. Diagnostic test findings and current treatment complete each disorder entry. Specific chapters address cancer, infection, immune disorders, and genetics. Each chapter includes a summary of key points and features light-hearted headings and illustrations to enhance learning. Key terms, bullets, checklists, graphics, and cartoon characters call special attention to important information. New features include 10 additional disorders, a complete update of all existing disorders including HIV/AIDS and cancer. A comprehensive case-study test evaluates the reader's understanding.

Thoroughly revised and updated, UNDERSTANDING PATHOPHYSIOLOGY provides the basic concepts of pathophysiology and the most current understanding of human disease in an easy-to-read, consistent format. It explains clearly why changes in cells and organs occur and how these changes are related to the clinical manifestations of disease. Enhancements include highlighted information on health alerts, risk factors, laboratory tests, treatments, a beautiful new full-color design throughout, and a FREE CD Companion inside each text.@: (Includes FREE CD-ROM and MERLIN website at:www.harcourthealth.com/MERLIN/Huether/)

Current and comprehensive and designed to maximize clarity of the concepts you need to know, longtime best seller ADVANCED NUTRITION AND HUMAN METABOLISM, 5e, delivers its signature quality content in a more student-friendly presentation. With a striking new design, this respected market leader is more accessible, with relevant examples, illustrations, applications, tables, and figures to emphasize key concepts. This text continues to set the standard through the authors' ability to clearly and accurately explain even the most complex metabolic processes and concepts. The authors have updated the art for this edition with easier-to-understand captions that illuminate the processes being shown. It's the only book written for undergraduates that consistently stays at that level. Providing thorough and detailed coverage, the text equips you with a solid understanding of digestion, absorption, and metabolism of fat, protein, and carbohydrates. It covers the biochemistry of vitamins, minerals, and energy nutrients. It also examines the structure and function of water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins and their regulatory role in metabolism, looks at electrolyte and fluid balance, and covers the role of nutrition in the development or exacerbation of chronic disease. With ADVANCED NUTRITION AND HUMAN METABOLISM, 5e, you are well prepared as you continue your journey in the field of nutrition.

Discovering Nutrition, Third Edition is a student-friendly introduction to nutrition on a non-majors level. Coverage of material such as digestion, metabolism, chemistry, and life cycle nutrition is clearly written, accessible, and engaging to undergraduate students.

The fourth edition of this popular nutrition text continues to be thebest on the market for introducing the beginning student to thefundamentals of nutrition. Developed jointly by a nurse and adietitian, Nutrition and Diet Therapy Evidence-Based Applications, 4th Edition, effectivelycombines nursing care with solid nutritional information. Clearlywritten and visually appealing, this 4th edition is filled with updatedcontent on a variety of contemporary issues that add to thetitle's continued emphasis on clinical application. Additional Resources at DavisPlus (http://davisplus.fadavis.com/):Clearer Labeling of AllergensDiet Analysis Tools MyPyramid for KidsMyPyramid TrackerUSDA Nutritional InformationUSDA Child Care Nutritional ResourceNutrient Data Laboratory SystemNutrition Facts & Calorie Counter

NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY is the only text organized by diets rather than by organ systems or disease states and distinguishes itself through rich pedagogical features that will help you begin to the learn the skills needed to be successful in your future careers. It provides core nutrition concepts and up-to-date clinical content at a level that is accessible to the range of health care team members who are responsible for a client's nutrition needs. The text provides the basic facts and a wealth of practical information you will need for your future career in nutrition care.

Master the nutrition content you need for success with Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice , a practical reference you can use throughout your education and into practice. Throughout the book, the author demonstrates the importance of nutrition to all aspects of nursing practice and emphasizes what you really need to know about nutrition. The Seventh Edition reflects the latest evidence-based practice and nutrition recommendations, while maintaining its nursing process focus and emphasis on patient teaching. Prepare for the board exam with each chapter's NCLEX-style study questions. Apply nutrition concepts to real world scenarios through intriguing case studies in every chapter. Get involved in real world clinical challenges with 24 online Disease-Oriented Interactive Case Studies . Each case study ends with ten NCLEX - style test questions and five open-ended critical thinking questions. Be ready for teachable moments with patients through the popular Quick Bites features that offer short, compelling food details and facts. Test your knowledge with chapter-opening True/False questions tied to chapter Objectives. (An answer key appears at the end of the chapter). Access a range of useful tools, including Sample Diets , Dietary Reference Intakes , dietary guidelines for the United States and other countries, MyPyramid for Moms , and coverage of nutritional needs throughout the life cycle. Learn to think on your feet in challenging clinical situations with chapter-ending How Do You Respond? sections. Master the content of the course with key terms defined in the margins and chapter-ending key concepts , as well as easy-to-understand tables, and visuals. Find the most up-to-date and reliable nutrition resources online using chapter-ending Web addresses. You can also access the latest research through the wide range of current journal articles posted on thePoint .

NUTRITION THROUGH THE LIFE CYCLE explains the nutritional foundations necessary for growth, development and normal functioning of individuals in each stage of the life span, based on current research. From preconception to the final stages of life, this text covers clinical and nutritional interventions for each part of the life cycle. The text is organized systematically, with clinical nutrition topics following normal nutrition topics. Featuring an expert author team, this text offers a broad range of expertise from registered dieticians and scholars.

UNDERSTANDING NORMAL AND CLINICAL NUTRITION, Eighth Edition, provides the most current and comprehensive coverage of both "normal" nutrition, such as digestion and metabolism, vitamins and minerals, and life cycle nutrition, as well as "clinical" nutrition related to diseases, such as nutrition and gastrointestinal, liver, and cardiovascular diseases. The text also incorporates a number of learning tools designed to help you retain the information and apply your knowledge so you are better prepared to work in a clinical setting. Features include case studies, "How To" boxes with examples of problem-solving in real-world situations, and study questions that further conceptual understanding of the material. Regardless of your course background, the text is organized and written in a clear, easy-to-follow format that will get you actively involved in the field of nutrition.