Reflecting the latest research and practices, BODY STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS UPDATED, 13th edition, provides a thorough overview of the basics required for the study of the human body and how it functions. It walks students step by step through a general introduction to life functions, terminology and phonetic pronunciations used to describe body parts, and a review of human development and body processes. This edition is aligned with Precision Exams' Health Science Career Cluster. A media link feature directs students to 3-D anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology animations that bring chapter concepts to life. The One Body feature describes the interrelationship between all body systems. Career Profiles give students insight into growing health care professions. Also available, MindTap is an outcome-driven application that propels students from memorization to mastery.
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ISBN: 9781305511439
The student workbook is design to help your students retain key chapter content. Included within this resource are chapter objective questions; key-term definition queries; and multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true-or-false problems.
ISBN: 9781305511439
The student workbook is design to help your students retain key chapter content. Included within this resource are chapter objective questions; key-term definition queries; and multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true-or-false problems.
ISBN: 9781305509788
Demonstrating how mathematics is used in real-world practice, MATH FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, 2E is a comprehensive, foundational resource that is equally effective in the classroom or for self-study. It assumes no prior knowledge of mathematics or health care but merges the two into the capstone of a complete learning package -- including a student workbook and the MindTap digital learning solution. The book emphasizes the fundamentals of mathematics as well as their application to health care. Through drug dosages, intake and output, weights and measures, temperatures, IV drip rates, conversions, illustrations of syringes, prescriptions, medication labels, IV bags, and I and O charts, readers practice real-life health care skills requiring mathematics. The Second Edition includes new chapters on pre-algebra and geometry as well as statistics. It also offers expanded coverage of body mass index, 24-hour time, calculating the volume of containers of various shapes, and more.
ISBN: 9781305945425
More user friendly than ever, GRAMMAR AND WRITING SKILLS FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, 3e, is now organized into independent sections within three modules -- giving instructors complete flexibility to introduce concepts in the order that best suits their needs. The book helps students combine correct grammar with medical language as they prepare professional reports and documentation. Focusing on basic grammar, the first module equips entry-level health care students with the guidelines and practical knowledge they will need in real-world practice. Building on that foundation, the second module contains more advanced grammar for entry-level students, enabling instructors to pick and choose content for whatever course they are teaching in the curriculum. The third module emphasizes the thinking process involved in writing and grammar at the entry level. The third module's step-by-step writing process provides a simple approach to writing a resume and cover letter.
ISBN: 9781337396790
Designed specifically for allied health students, HUMAN DISEASES, 5e delivers comprehensive coverage packed with the latest research and developments from real-world practice. Extremely reader friendly, this best-selling pathophysiology text begins with a basic review of anatomy and physiology and then explores the diseases and disorders health care professionals see and treat most. Intuitively organized, chapters present each disease's description, etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, while detailed, full-color photos help ensure thorough understanding. Completely up to date, the fifth edition covers new emerging disorders, ICD-10 progress, pharmacology concerns, herbal and nontraditional remedies, current statistics, and more. Its thought-provoking vignettes, real-life cases, and interactive learning tools make pathology more accessible than ever for learners.
ISBN: 9781305946064
HIPAA FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, 2nd Edition, clearly explains the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act with concepts and applications for health care professionals. Adding context to the readings with detailed examples, real-life scenarios, and thought-provoking questions and discussions, the text walks readers through key areas of Titles I and II, including fundamentals, privacy, and security. Updates also show readers where and how HIPAA impacts health care through other laws, and dispels common HIPAA myths that can wreak havoc in the workplace. Designed for the modern student, HIPAA FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, 2nd Edition, now offers a digital MindTap course to help busy students interact with material and as they read and learn in the classroom, at home, or on the go.
ISBN: 9781285854182
Designed for students pursuing careers in a variety of health care programs, ETHICS OF HEALTH CARE: A GUIDE FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE, 4e, delivers an excellent background in legal and ethical theory while emphasizing critical thinking, problem solving, and professional behavior. The 4th edition has been completely updated to modernize content and streamline its focus to reflect the needs of today’s health care students. The first four chapters provide foundational knowledge students need to understand the legal system and ethical theory as it relates to health care practice. Building on these concepts, readers explore ethical and legal health care controversies through a wide variety of issues such as reproductive health, organ donation, physician assisted dying, just allocation of health care, cloning and genetics, and human enhancements. Legal and ethical case studies, current news stories, and problems stimulate discussion and thought. By teaching the language of the legal system and biomedical ethics and focusing on critical thinking skills, the text equips students with the tools to make sound legal and ethical decisions.
ISBN: 9780357569542
