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Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book, 8th Edition

Author :
By Betsy J. Shiland, MS, RHIA, CCS, CPC, CPB, CPPM
PREVIOUS EDITION -ISBN : 9780323829083
Mastering Healthcare Terminology, 8th Edition covers medical terms and definitions in small chunks of easy-to-understand learning segments that are followed immediately by exercises and review questions to reinforce your understanding. Organized by b ...view more
Mastering Healthcare Terminology, 8th Edition covers medical terms and definitions in small chunks of easy-to-understand learning segments that are followed immediately by exercises and review questions to reinforce your understanding. Organized by body system, this worktext features over 100 case studies and medical records with review questions. Also included are accessible games and activities on the accompanying Evolve site.
ISBN :
9780443379284
Publication Date :
06-03-2026
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Mastering Healthcare Terminology, 8th Edition covers medical terms and definitions in small chunks of easy-to-understand learning segments that are followed immediately by exercises and review questions to reinforce your understanding. Organized by body system, this worktext features over 100 case studies and medical records with review questions. Also included are accessible games and activities on the accompanying Evolve site.

New to this edition
  • NEW Context Matters boxes help you avoid potential clinical setting errors by pointing out word parts, terms, and abbreviations that are spelled the same, but have completely different meanings
  • NEW complementary and Integrative medicine terms cover the latest treatments that are now being covered by private and government insurance
  • NEW term translation exercises offer more valuable practice in word building and decoding
  • EXPANDED case studies allow you to practice using medical terminology in real-life situations
  • UPDATED medical terms and images keep you current with the latest healthcare information

Key Features
• Over 100 case studies and electronic medical records provide you with the opportunity to see terminology in use. • A breakdown of A&P terms appears in page margins next to the related text, helping you learn and memorize word parts in context. • Pathology and Procedural terms are presented in table format that includes pronunciation, word part breakdown, and definition. • Hundreds of full-color images bring medical terminology to life. • Answer key in back of the book is perforated for easy removal. • Fully accessible interactive games and activities on the accompanying website offer you the ability to practice memorizing word parts and using medical terms in context.

Author Information
By Betsy J. Shiland, MS, RHIA, CCS, CPC, CPB, CPPM, Former Assistant Professor, Allied Health Department, Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA