Medical Terminology: A Programmed Learning Approach to the Language of Health Care [Paperback]

Marjorie Canfield Willis (Author), Hanno W. Kirk (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0781733944 | ISBN-13: 978-0781733946 | Publication Date: July 15, 2002

This new text provides a concise, self-directed approach to studying and learning medical terminology. Geared toward efficient memorization, a sequential method of study is employed that provides immediate feedback through dissemination of information, with diagrams, illustrations, and a programmed reinforcement and review.Includes an introduction to the basic term components and covers the rules of pronunciation, spelling, and formation. Features include medical record analyses, four-color illustrations and a user-friendly style. To further assist learning, a starter set of flashcards and a CD-ROM with questions and answers, illustrations, pronunciations and chapter reviews are included

Product Details

• Paperback: 674 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (July 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781733944
• ISBN-13: 978-0781733946
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,128,007 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good, January 25, 2007

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Sonia Sharma "student" (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Medical Terminology: A Programmed Learning Approach To The Language Of Health Care (Paperback)

I was not expecting this book to be so helpful. This book breaks down medical terms into root words. This means that as long as you know the root, you will be able to understand new medical terms (even if they are not in the book!). I was surprised how much I learned from this book. It has excellent coverage of all fields of medicine. The book has flashcards, but the real strength is the practice exercises. I sometimes refer back to the book (instead of a dictionary) because it tells you why the word is used. This book is good for anyone wanting to learn some medical terminology on their own. The chapters are manageable; I was able to work through all of the exercises in a month.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 1st Time Taking a Medical Terminology Class, September 20, 2008

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This review is from: Medical Terminology: A Programmed Learning Approach to the Language of Health Care (Paperback)

This book is excellent for anyone not familiar with medical terminology class. The book includes a CD and flashcard in the back. I feel knowledgeable after reading the Chapter 1. It is worth the money.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good and Straight-Forward, January 15, 2012

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This review is from: Medical Terminology: A Programmed Learning Approach to the Language of Health Care (Paperback)

This is a good book for an introductory level course/self-study program. It breaks down the terminology by body system (one body system per chapter), so you know what parts of the body to relate the terms to as you progress through the book. This book is nicely organized, easy to follow, and easy to understand. It is extremely helpful if you are entering the medical field. It has flashcards in the back of the book that help you test yourself, but they are not indispensable. You could make them yourself. It is by far one of the best introductory texts available.