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Medical Terminology: A Programmed Systems Approach

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I just started taking a medical terminology class last month and I was sure that learning all of these new complicated words would be extremely difficult but the Medical Terminology (A Programmed Systems Approach) 8th Edition is so easy to follow and actually fun to do. I've found myself fascinated with the idea that one word can have so many different meanings behind it. The way the book is set-up it has sort of an elementary school appeal to it because you work in it frame by frame and instead of skipping from one term to the next the book is constantly re-introducing you to terms that you've learned in previous units and intermingling them with the new ones.

The only disappointment in this book was that the paperback version did not include the terminology tapes that accompany the hardcover version, but other that that this book is a good investment if you plan to go into the medical field or if you just want to learn for your own personal knowledge.

The book is good and can be used to self-teach, but the CD-ROM does not work on a Mac OS-X; apparently it is a Windows-only application.
This is a pet peeve of mine and accounts for my low-rating. There was no indication before I bought it that the accompanying software would not work on my Mac

This book starts out simple and builds on itself as you progress. It covers a broad range of med terms, with about 30 pages in each chapter and a good end of chapter review with different types of quizzes. The CD is also by chapter and has games to test you and also an area you can listen to the vocab words for pronunciation. My "plastic comb" version (not the spiral bound for more $) is falling apart after 2 semseters of use though.

I purchased this book to help me learn medical terminology at my own pace. I expected less than what I received. There are diagrams, charts, and lots of examples. There is a good amount of repetition so after the chapter is finished the terminology is retained.

I was a bit skeptical because the price was so great, but the book came in a timely manner, the CD was included and works great. I would highly recommend anyone get the CD with this book because you learn more than what's in the book. The minimal writing in the book was accurate.

I would recommend this seller.

I highly recommend this book and CD-Rom for anyone who wants to make a serious effort to learn medical terminology. This textbook is incredibly well-written and thorough. I feel lucky to have been able to purchase it at such a great price.

Knowledge of the contents of this book was required before PA school. The method of teaching within the book is pretty solid and really does help you internalize the information.

The book arrived on the early side of the time estimate, which was excellent. I was able to save $30 by buying the book at Amazon.com. It was exactly what I needed for class.

Everything arrived in a timely manner and in good condition. Amazon gave me the best deal available but I really wish a spiral-bound textbook did not cost three figures. That's a college textbook industry scam.

Great book! It came with the flash cards which helped out. Theres ALOT of terminology, this book is packed but the way it spreads it out and breaks it down it good. Loved it!!!