The patient's guide to medical tests
By: by faculty members at the Yale University School of Medicine ; Barry L. Zaret, senior editor ... [et al.].
Contributors: Zaret, Barry L.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co.
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 620
Subjects: Diagnosis; Medicine, Popular
Description: Inside you'll get instant access to thousands of definitions and abbreviations relevant to all health professionals. Learn - and recall - the precise meanings of terms related to; anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology; physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment; surgical techniques and medical equipment; other facets of health care, such as administration, computer technology, and psychiatry. This portable guide clarifies complex terms by offering accurate, concise, and clearly worded definitions; usage examples to make concepts more concrete; specially highlighted Clinical tips to help you relate medical terms to your everyday practice; a thorough explanation of how medical terms are formed.
Notes: Includes index.