H and P: A Nonphysician's Guide to the Medical History and Physical Examination
by Health Professions Institute, John H Dirckx, and John H. Dirckx
Sales Rank: 332372
List Price: $32.00 $32.00At Amazon on 10-19-2008
Paperback: 323 pages
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 3 edition February 15, 2001
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0934385343
ISBN-13: 978-0934385343
Product Dimensions:
10.8 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
Product Description
This invaluable textbook and desk reference explains the history and physical report step by step, demystifying the language of physicians. It aids both novice and experienced transcriptionists in deciphering difficult dictation and can be used as a study aid for credentialing exams. It is essential for anyone handling or interpreting healthcare records--in the classroom or on the job. Each chapter contains comprehensive exercises that build vocabulary, increase understanding of medical concepts, and develop critical thinking and decision-making skills. The book includes hundreds of excerpts from authentic H&P reports; a glossary of words and phrases not found in standard references; and photos and anatomical drawings. CMTs can earn up to 20 Continuing Education credits with this book. Distributed by Stedman's
Book Info
Aims to acquaint nonphysicians with the nature and nomenclature of the medical history and physical examination as currently performed and recorded by physicians. Describes each step of the history and physical exam with excerpts from reports in shaded boxes. Relevant words and phrases appear in side bars and medical jargon is discussed. For medical transcriptionist students. Softcover.
H and P: A Nonphysician's Guide to the Medical History and Physical Examination
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