Lippincott's Textbook for Clinical Medical Assisting [Hardcover]

Julie B. Hosley (Author), Herschfelt (Author), Hosley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1997

This text sets the standards for Medical Assistants! Current and comprehensive, this competency-based textbook provides a wealth of guidance for administrative and clinical skills, emphasizing communication and patient education throughout. All entry-level DACUM competencies are covered, with specific competencies explained separately and listed with DACUM reference numbers. An abundance of step-by-step, four-color illustrated procedures are presented in a two-column format with action and rationale. Each procedure provides an Overview, Equipment, Implementation, and Documentation. The text's unique organization combines a detailed review of anatomy and physiology for each system and lists the clinical medical assistant's role in treating disorders of that system. Coverage includes: charting and documentation; computerization of the medical office; Quality Improvement; new Standard Precautions for infection control; current knowledge on infectious diseases; and working with special populations, including pediatric and geriatric patients. Concluding chapters on Externship and Employment promote a smoother transition to the work environment. Helpful pedagogy, including Key Terms, a Glossary and Critical Thinking Challenges familiarize students with the material and help with problem-solving

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1060 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0397550960
• ISBN-13: 978-0397550968
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,533,061 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not A First Choice, April 27, 2004

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This review is from: Lippincott's Textbook for Clinical Medical Assisting (Hardcover)

I was a regional medical assistant program specialist for a vocational school. We had adopted this book. It was Lippincott's first venture into Medical Assisting. What a mistake. Teachers and students complained from day 1 about the erroneous information, outdated data, and the multitude of typos.

Additionally, there was little customer service. We were ordering about 2000 copies per year. We switched to another publisher after one year, but never heard from Lippincott!