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1 01/03/2007 9:40 AM Page xi PMAC-291 27A:GRBQ206:Chapters:FM: TechBooks [PPG -QUARK]. Preface to the Instructor The second edition of Medical Terminology: A methods of documenting patient care are intro- Programmed Learning Approach to the Language of duced. This helps students understand basic Health Care provides a sequential, programmed communication between professionals, includ- process for learning medical language that is ing physician/provider orders and prescrip- intended to meet the needs of students working tions. This chapter prepares students for med- independently or within a classroom. The ap- ical record analyses in succeeding chapters. proach is self-directed. Learning segments are Chapters 3 through 15 cover terms related presented in self-study increments followed by to body systems. Additional combining forms programmed review frames for immediate feed- are introduced along with terms related to back and reinforcement.

2 Diagrams, illustra- symptoms, diagnoses, tests, procedures, surg- tions, and term tips support learning segments, eries, and therapies. After mastering the pro- and practice exercises at the end of each grammed portions and review exercises, com- chapter provide additional reinforcement. pletion of medical record analyses provides Learning builds from an understanding of the further reinforcement of learning through origin of medical terms and basic term con- application of knowledge. struction, to the comprehension of more dif- The Student CD-ROM included with the ficult terms and concepts encountered in rela- text contains additional activities to reinforce tion to the body systems and medical specialty learning. The Exercises by Chapter module areas. The process culminates in applying the presents a variety of activities, including multi- knowledge to understanding selected medical ple choice, true/false, figure-labeling, fill-in- records.

3 The-blank questions, spelling bees, and match- ing games, so the student may choose those that that best match his or her learning style. TEXT OVERVIEW. The Review or Test Modes option allows the The first two chapters deliver the basics for student to simulate a true testing environment, understanding the language of health care. and allows them to study a single chapter at a Chapter 1 introduces basic term components time or to study content from multiple chap- (prefixes, suffixes, and a selected number of ters. Other activities include a pronunciation combining forms) and shows how these struc- drill with 2,000 terms (organized both alpha- tures are combined to form medical terms. betically and by chapter), a glossary of terms Rules of pronunciation, spelling, and formation from Stedman's Medical Dictionary, electronic of singular and plural forms are included. flash cards, and answers to the Medical Record Medical word components introduced in this Analyses: For Additional Study included in the chapter are used repeatedly throughout the text.

4 Text. They are included in the starter set of flash cards for medical term components in the back NEW TO THIS EDITION. of the text. Chapter 2 explains how medical terms will be learned and reinforced through- Chapter Checklists at the beginning of out the text using health records. Common each chapter outline learning tasks related forms, formats, abbreviations , symbols, and to the text and accompanying CD. xi 01/03/2007 9:40 AM Page xii PMAC-291 27A:GRBQ206:Chapters:FM: TechBooks [PPG -QUARK]. xii Preface TO THE Instructor . Summary of Chapter abbreviations and listed both from term component to Acronyms at the end of each chapter English definition and from English Summary of Chapter Terms with pronun- definition to term component ciations and page references at the end of a glossary of medical abbreviations and each chapter symbols New and revised photographs illustrating commonly prescribed drugs, including pathologies and the latest health care therapeutic classifications technology Addition and clarification of pertinent terms throughout the text Expanded programmed review sections Instructor RESOURCE CENTER.

5 Addition of up-to-the-minute informa- AT thePOINT. tion regarding medical abbreviations and Visit at symbols that are deemed to be error prone WillisProgrammed2e to access resources and dangerous designed specifically to help instructors teach more effectively and save time. There you'll SPECIAL FEATURES find: A Student CD-ROM with a variety of learn- Instructor 's test generator with more than ing activities to reinforce understanding 500 questions, encompassing individual An online Faculty Resource Center for chapter tests and a comprehensive exam instructors at , with PowerPoint slides for each chapter organized PowerPoint slides, a ready-made testbank, by learning objectives and additional activities and ideas for use Lesson plans for each chapter in the classroom Sample course schedules A starter set of common medical term Body system overviews components on flash cards Suggestions for classroom enhancement Self-study instructional increments fol- Our unique LiveAdvise tutoring service lowed by programmed reinforcement Image bank A unique health record orientation in Customized course content for use with Chapter 2 your learning management system.

6 Such as Medical Record Analyses at the end of thePoint LMS (LWW's exclusive learning each body system chapter management system), WebCT, or Relevant, full-color illustrations Blackboard Practice Exercises for each chapter to meet and more! all learning styles and needs A solid understanding of medical terminology Anatomy review with labeling exercises provides an essential foundation for any career Term Tips related to spelling, common in health care. The Medical Terminology: A. pitfalls, and more Programmed Learning Approach to the Language of Three valuable appendices, including: Health Care, 2nd Edition, product suite makes a glossary of medical term components learning and teaching medical terminology a (prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms) rewarding and exciting process.