Mosby's Medical, Nursing & Allied Health Dictionary [Hardcover]

Mosby (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0323014305 | ISBN-13: 978-0323014304 | Publication Date: October 9, 2001 | Edition: 6

The new edition of this best-selling dictionary offers readers maximum definition! Meticulously revised and updated to reflect all the changes in nursing and allied health today. Features over 3,000 new entries, more than 1,100 new illustrations, and a wealth of new appendices making this the most current, user-friendly dictionary available. With its large, easy-to-read typeface; strict alphabetical organization with no subentries; comprehensive definitions; detailed drug entries; and a Color Atlas of Human Anatomy, this dictionary offers easy access to comprehensive information.

Meticulously revised and updated to reflect current health care practice, this bestselling dictionary gives students:

• Over 3,000 new entries and a wealth of new appendices detailing the most complete, current information.
  
• Thousands of illustrations and full-color photographs that bring terminology to life.
  
• Large, user-friendly type that makes each entry easy to read and understand.
  
• Strict alphabetical organization with no subentries that enables students to quickly look up any medical word.
  
• Comprehensive definitions written in clear, understandable language.
  
• Detailed drug entries that spell out key facts on commonly prescribed medications.
  
• A Color Atlas of Human Anatomy that serves as a convenient, visual review of body structure.
  
• A FREE companion website with updates and weblinks.

• Includes a FREE Website at www.harcourthealth.com/MERLIN/Dictionary/
• Spanish version of 5th edition also available, ISBN: 84-8174-380-1

Editorial Reviews

Review

The price tag is a bargain for over 1,500 pages of specific medical information in a full-color nursing dictionary for the professions. Included here are 1995 Nanda nursing diagnoses and the latest immunization schedules, plus over 6,000 new terms and numerous color photos. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Mosby

Product Details

• Hardcover: 2134 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 6 edition (October 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323014305
• ISBN-13: 978-0323014304
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.9 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #215,846 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a very helpful reference book, July 10, 2000

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Lisa Nowaczyk - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mosby's Medical, Nursing, & Allied Health Dictionary (Mosby's Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary, 5th ed) (Hardcover)

I couldn't tell you how many times I have had to look up a term I didn't know and it wasn't in Webster's dictionary. Anyone in the mediacl field-Respiratory therapists, Physical Therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, Radiology technicians will find this book to be very valuable. It is written as clearly and simply as possible. Of course, everyone's favorite part is all the color photos and diagrams. It was worth every penny. This book would be great for any allied health students or graduates. It makes reading those difficult textbooks mcuh easier.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mosby's Dictionary, March 7, 2003

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smartnurse123 (Slidell, LA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mosby's Medical, Nursing & Allied Health Dictionary (Hardcover)

A very handy reference book for anyone in the medical profession. It allows you to find information quickly and answers basic questions about diagnoses, signs and symptoms and medical terms. It is written in clear and concise language. It has colorful and descriptive pictures. I wish I had this in nursing school years ago!! Recently, I've used it as an RN in Home Healthcare practice and as a coding/compliance auditor when reviewing documentation. Overall, it has saved me a lot of time and allowed me to look up details that I didn't know easily. I keep it with me as part of my essential books.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best giude for general medical information, September 18, 1997

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[e-mail] (Cleveland Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mosby's Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary (Hardcover)

As a nursing student who is expected to write a 5-7 page paper in one night (including pathology, drugs, lab values, and 2 Nursing care plans, I highly recommend this book. What has taken me 3-4 hours has been cut in half with the use of this book. It lso has great pictures of many disease processes