TY  - BOOK
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TI  - Today's medical assistant : clinical & administrative procedures
SN  - 978455701506
AV  - RC48.B66 2013 
PY  - 2013///
CY  - St. Louis, Missouri
PB  - Elsevier, 
N1  - previously published as 3rd 2016;  Includes bibliographical details and index; 1: Introduction to Medical Assisting
The Health Care System
The professional medical assistant
Ethics and law for the medical office
Interacting with patients
2: Anatomy and physiology
Inroduction to anatomy and physiology
Integumentary system
Skeletal system
Muscular system
Nervous system
The senses
Endocrine system
Circulatory system
Respiratory system
Digestive system
Urinary system
Reproductive system
3: Clinical component
Medical asepsis and the OSHA standard
Sterilization and disinfection
Vital signs
The physical examination
Eye and ear assessment and procedures
Physical agents to promote tissue healing
The gynecologic examination and prenatal care
The pediatric examination
Minor office surgery
Administration of medication and intravenous therapy
Cardiopulmonary procedures
Specialty examinations and procedures: Colon procedures, male reproductive health, and radiology and diagnostic imaging
Introduction to the clinical laboratory
Urinalysis
Phlebotomy
Hematology
Blood chemistry and immunology
Medical microbiology
Nutrition
Emergency preparedness and protective practices
Emergency medical procedures and first aid
4: Administrative component
The medical record
Patient reception
Medical office computerization
Telephone techniques
Scheduling appointments
Medical records management
Written communications
Mail
Managing practice finances
Medical coding
Medical insurance
Billing and collections
The medical assistant as office manager
Obtaining employment
Notes:
Includes index
N2  - Launch your career in medical assisting with Today's Medical Assistant, Clinical & Administrative Procedures, 3rd Edition! Bringing together the clinical know-how of Kathy Bonewit-West, the administrative expertise of Sue Hunt, and the anatomy and physiology knowledge of Edith Applegate, this hands-on guide uses easy-to-follow language and detailed visuals to walk readers through all of the medical knowledge, procedures, and skills needed for success in today's fast-paced medical office. Not only does this new edition incorporate the latest standards and competencies throughout all of its content and resources, but it also includes an incredibly wide assortment of engaging learning tools and activities that help readers fully understand and demonstrate those competencies
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