Quick & Easy Medical Terminology

Quick & Easy Medical Terminology

<p>Read, write, and speak medical terms in no time with Leonard’s <b>Quick & Easy Medical Terminology, 8th Edition. </b>Ideal for one-semester courses and self-study, this clear, concise text covers disorders, diagnosis, and treatment with a strong focus on anatomy for an integrated discussion of each body system. Small bits of information are presented then immediately tested for comprehension using a combination of programmed and traditional review questions. With new case studies, terms, and photos, plus help from the companion Evolve site, <i>Quick & Easy Medical Terminology</i> provides you with simple tools for good communication in the health care environment.</p><ul><b><li>Brief explanations and a focus on basic word-building skills </b>make this text perfect for shorter, one- or two-credit medical terminology courses or self-study.</li><li><b>Moderate anatomy and physiology coverage</b> offers just the right amount of anatomical information to support the terminology presented.</li><li><b>Programmed learning</b> improves your comprehension by offering immediate feedback. </li><li><b>Review exercises integrated throughout lesson material</b> enable you to test your knowledge and retention of material more frequently for quick reinforcement. </li><li><b>Medical reports with review exercises</b> allow you to study terminology in documents similar to those seen in the clinical setting ― and practice using terms in real-life situations.</li><li><b><i>Quick Tips</b></i> located throughout the text provide fun facts and memory aids<b>. </b></li><li><b>Student Evolve resources</b> include games; activities; flash cards; animations, pharmacology, CAM, and genetics appendices; audio terms, and mobile quizzes and flash cards that offer additional opportunities to quickly gauge strong and weak areas in a fun, interactive environment.</li></ul><ul><b><li>NEW! 14 additional case studies with exercises</b> let you practice medical terminology in context.</li><li><b>NEW! Elsevier’s Adaptive Learning (EAL) updated to accompany the text</b> and provide an engaging, interactive learning experience that transforms textbook information into lasting knowledge.</li><li><b>NEW and UPDATED! Terms, definitions, and procedures</b> keep you up-to-date with healthcare advances.</li><li><b>NEW! Photos and drawings</b> illustrate difficult terms and procedures more clearly and consistently throughout the text.</li></ul>