The patient's guide to medical terminology
By: Charlotte Isler.
Contributors: Isler, Charlotte.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Health Information Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Los Angeles, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 258
Subjects: Medicine -- Dictionaries.; Medicine, Popular -- Dictionaries.
Description: Have you ever left your doctor's office confused by a term used to describe what's wrong with you? As a patient, you need to know what your doctor has diagnosed, what tests are being ordered, and what your medical insurance is being billed.

The Patients' Guide to Medical Terminology: Translating the Confusing Language of Medicine into Easy-to-Understand English helps you take the first step towards educating yourself so you can get the answers you need regarding a doctor's diagnosis or recommended treatment.

Designed for the patient who is intimidated or just plain frustrated by medical jargon, this easy-reference guide provides brief, clear descriptions about common illnesses, diagnostic tests, terms and procedures. The alphabetical listings allow you to look up a word, an abbreviation or even a partial phrase to crack the code of "medicalese." Plus, an explanation of measurements and equivalents for prescription dosage is also included.
Notes: Revised 3rd ed. published as: Isler's patient guide to medical terminology.