Stedman's Plus Medical/Pharmaceutical Spellchecker 2010 Review

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(More customer reviews)For medical spell checking, this is pretty much the only product and I have used it for last 18 years. At Amazon, you can SOMETIMES get it about ten bucks less than Stedman's web site and Prime members do not have to pay the shipping. On the other hand, at Stedman's web site you can download it too.
Installation on Mac & Windows is a breeze. I have used it with Mac Office 2004 and Microsoft Office 2007 without any problem. The premium edition allows 3 updates in a year and is about seventy bucks more expensive; in my field not enough new drugs come out in a year to make it worth it. But Premium edition may be useful for transcriptionists dealing with multiple specialities. For two more years you can get the newer version of Standard edition at the the upgrade price of forty bucks. In my experience, most cost effective way to use this is product is to upgrade every two years - so after the first ninety or hundred bucks it comes out twenty bucks every year. In my field an average of ten new drugs come out in a year but if you use it for family practice or internal medicine or even cardiovascular medicine you may need a yearly upgrade.
My complaints about this Stedman's Spellchecker 2010 are that it is not compatible with Mac Office 2008, iWork and Google Docs, which more and more people are using now. It works with Corel Wordperfect but how many people use that? Now that doctors are beginning to use iPad for medical records, I think they need to make it compatible with mobile word processors like iWork, QuickOffice, Documents to Go etc.

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Annual CD-ROM, in a plastic shell case, provides spellchecking for medical documents and communications. Includes all new trade and generic drug names approved in 2009 and terms from more than 60 major medical specialties.

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Medical Assisting Made Incredibly Easy: Administrative Competencies (Solo Online Course Code) Review

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(More customer reviews)The book was in condition as promised, it was actually in better condition than i expected. The only thing i didint like was that there was no expedite shipping option(i am new to amazon) so i didint catch that untill after i bought it.

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Medical Terminology: The Language of Health Care Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this book for a class, ended up dropping it (before it started), and decided to study the book anyway. This book is very thorough; it has a ton of information in it and is good about explaining the prefixes and suffixes and roots of the terms. They really break down each word to make sure you understand it. They also have actual photos of several different skin disorders and things of that nature, which I found to be useful too.

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Now students can learn medical terminology in its proper context—in documenting patient care. The text teaches students APPLIED terminology, demonstrating exactly how medical terminology is used in the clinical practice setting. Willis' Medical Terminology features COMPLETE records with patient history included. Completely unique, the fourth chapter teaches basic communication between professionals, including physician's orders and prescriptions, plus..."Ancient Artifacts" with colorful etymologies and historical backgrounds for commonly used terms.An entire chapter focuses on time management, sensory mnemonics, and using flash cards—information unique to this text. Helpful appendices include an index of term components, abbreviations and symbols, answers to exercises and a listing of commonly prescribed drugs.In addition to the best medical terminology available for students, Willis' Medical Terminology gives instructors a range of options for using the material:The TextThe Instructor's GuidePronunciation Audio Tapes OverheadsComputerized Test Bank

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Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary -Thumb-Indexed Version Review

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(More customer reviews)This dictionary has enough information to be useful for even the most learned medical professional and is still simple enough to use to be accessible to any mildly educated member of society. The dictionary is much more than simply a dictionary. Consisting of the vocabulary section and then some appendices, this 2270-page godsend is chockfull of definitions, examples, full-color diagrams, charts, diagnoses, and more. The preface to the dictionary actually lists all of the features of this cyclopedic dictionary, so I will regurgitate it here:
1. Vocabulary
2. Easy-to-Use Entry Format
3. Alphabetization
4. Eponyms (including biographies of those after whom things were named)
5. Definitions
6.Pronunciations
7.Singular/Plural Forms
8.Etymologies
9.Abbreviations
10. Encyclopedic Entries
11. Illustrations
12. Tables
13. Adjective Forms of Words
14. Cautionary Statements
15. Synonyms (Very helpful!)
16. Cross-References
17. Appendices (Basically all the stuff that doesn't fit well within the dictionary, like medical terminology prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms as well as lots of various classification schemes)
18. Nursing Diagnoses Appendix
The book comes with a trial subscription to Taber's Online. This is my only complaint. Taber's Online does not appear to have received the thorough thought that the printed version did. I found that it was generally unhelpful, but you don't have to pay any extra for it, so I'm not complaining, just commenting. Overall, I would strongly recommend buying the Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary.

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Taber's 19th defines approximately 56,000 terms in all, including 2200 new to this edition. It offers detailed illustrations, from anatomical drawings to radiologic images, all cross-referenced from their entries. The expanded appendices include a computer glossary and complementary medicine.

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Thomson Delmar Learning's Administrative Medical Assisting, Book with CD-ROM, only Review

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(More customer reviews)the book in great condition but the 3 cd's not included and book had all answers written in book. very disappointed!!! false advertisement
i need the 3 cd's for my class!! now what do i do??????

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Delmar's Administrative Medical Assisting, Third Edition is part of a dynamic learning system that includes a textbook, workbook, interactive CD-ROM, and instructor support materials.The new edition maps to the latest CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines for Medical Assisting Educational programs and the ABHES Program Requirements and Curriculum. Delmar is a part of Cengage Learning.This edition provides more opportunity for critical thinking through case studies, critical thinking questions, scenarios, and features tying to both of Delmar's Medical Assisting DVD series.The book also emphasizes softer skills such as professionalism and practical skills, including how to comply with HIPAA regulations and handle privacy issues on the job.

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Medical Terminology for Health Professions Review

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(More customer reviews)I work at a very well known hospital in the suburbs of Boston in a department where medical terminology is a must! Having had no schooling on this particular subject, I was asked to enroll in a course at the hospital specifically for staff. I paid for this book by Ann Ehrlich on the first day of class and have to admit, gasped when I saw the thickness and content of the book. Not having any background on this subject, I expected to have an extremely hard time picking the terminology 'lingo' up but I was in for a pleasant surprise! This book is not only very easy to follow and understand, it's also perfect for a person who is being introduced to the medical world. After a few months, some of the longest and most complicated sounding words are rolling off my tongue. I even amaze myself when I say them! Considering this book is a mandatory part of the hospitals class which consists of hundreds, I'm not at all surprised why they chose this book as the main tool. Yes, we have a doctor assisting us with the words along with the book but I truly believe I could learn this information alone. The book is that clear and easy. So, if you find the need to learn medical terminology and are not as lucky as me in being offered a free class, I'd recommend you buy this book and learn it yourself. This is a book that my hospital has used from edition one according to the instructor. Quick learning at your pace!

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This book should be of interest to students of health occupations, dental assisting, respiratory technology and medical laboratory technology.

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Medical Terminology: A Living Language Review

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(More customer reviews)The book is excellent. However, I had to purchase a medical dictionary to enhance understanding and retention of the material. The book could be made more user friendly by including explanations of ALL Greek words (e.g., angina means pain).

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Since the first edition of Medical Terminology: A Living Language was published it has been noted for its "clean" and logical format that promotes a seemless learning experience.TheFourth Edition provides users with a consistent and logical system to help them build their understanding of medical terminology as it relates to the human body. This book maintains a real-world focus that relates medical terminology to various health professions, thereby capturing the users interest and providing information about potential future health careers. This information is reinforced withsome key new features such as : an all-new art program carefully crafted by a medically trained illustrator; the System At A Glance chapter-opening feature which provides a quick reference for each topic being discussed in terms of its function, organs, combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes; the pharmacology tables which have been expanded to include commonly used generic and brand names; and much more.--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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The Language of Medicine: A Write-In Text Explaining Medical Terms Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this book as a requirement for an independent study course. I wasn't required to buy the sixth edition but I did just the same and I found I made the right decision. I found the material easy to read with a friendly tone and an extremely useful presentation. The layout of the chapters and the excercises provided helped me to clearly understand, use, and learn the terms. I worked on this book without the aid of a teacher or classroom setting and I feel this book has made the difference between just memorizing material for a later test and really knowing the terms. Also, the CD-ROM that comes with this book made an excellent reference aid and a perfect way to test and reinforce my knowledge. (Clicking on the "figure" button in the multi-media program yielded some interesting surprises) As a result of using this book, I was able to achieve an excellent mark in the Medical Terminology module of my independent study course. I would recommend it to anyone who wants or needs to know their medical terms for any health related field.

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Introductory write-in textbook presents medical terminology as its own language, emphasizing word roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Analyzes medical words and covers the entire body. Updates chapters on cancer medicine, radiology, pharmacology, and psychiatry. Features exercises and reviews. Color illustrations. Previous edition: c2001. DNLM: Terminology--Examination Questions.

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Mosby's Survival Guide to Medical Abbreviations, and Acronyms, Prefixes and Suffixes, Symbols, Greek Alphabet Review

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(More customer reviews)Arrived in stated timing, in perfect condition. Is perfect for my medical studies and to go into my medical library.

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This handy guide identifies the most common meanings of thousands of abbreviations and other language shortcuts used in health care settings. It presents multiple meanings of different abbreviations and acronyms and includes concise useful descriptions of each entry.

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Delmar's Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies Review

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(More customer reviews)I got my book today. Fast shipping!I appreciate for your help ! and I will definitely comeback again.

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Covering the latest topics and trends, offering the best competency-based procedures, and providing the most innovative technology, it is easy to see why Delmar's Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies is the most dynamic learning package for medical assisting. In this edition, learn the most current information and procedures necessary to succeed in the medical office. Use the accompanying interactive software programs to translate this knowledge to simulated, real-world environments, and apply critical thinking skills through electronic health records (EHR) software.

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Medical Assisting Administrative and Clinical Competencies (Medical Assisting: Admin & Clin Competencies ( Keir)) Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm currently in a Medical Assisting course with this book and the workbook that goes with it. I speak for my entire class and even my instructor when I say, "This is one of the worst books I've ever come across!" This book has been dubbed "The Ugly Book" in my class! There are so many inconsistencies and misspellings throughout the entire book. We all wonder how old the editor and proof readers were. My 10 year old child could do a much better job! The workbook that goes along with the text book is atrocious, boring and monotonous to say the least, and also with major errors, words that do not fit in the crossword puzzles and/or word scrambles....not to mention questions that do not even pertain to the chapter they are supposed to go along with.
For any of you who already have this text, just for an example see workbook assignment sheet for Chapter 12, first page under Unit Review A. Short Answer #'s 1 - 5. Those questions have nothing to do with the text chapter subject what so ever. And see last page of the same assignment sheet under Certification and Registration Preparation Question #5. Standard precautions apply to all of the following EXCEPT; A. blood, B. mucous membrane secretions, C. tissues, D. unidentified human body fluid, E. All of the above. Say what??? Standard precautions APPLY to ALL of those choices. They clearly asked which one it doesn't apply to. There is no correct answer here!! They forgot to put in an answer that Standard Precautions would NOT apply to. What a JOKE!!!
This book seriously has me worried that I'm learning incorrect material and that when I'm one day working for a physician, he/she will look at me and wonder where I went to school. I've informed my school and shown them many of the errors and my concerns. It's too late for them to change books now as I've almost completed my course, but they should seriously consider finding another publisher for their course for future students! We all deserve BETTER!
Oh, just one last thing, I installed the disks that come with the text, which doesn't work properly and has many glitches... my virus protection scanned my computer one day after installing and found the program to have a Trojan Horse Virus! I emailed the company, they sent me an email back telling me, "Sorry". Sorry? That's it?? Luckily my virus protection found it and nabbed it before it really did something horrible to my system!! Sorry, is all they could say for their junk that could have destroyed my computer!
Do yourselves a favor, if you're looking for a Medical Assisting Course, ask the school which book they teach out of first!!

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Clear and easy to understand, MEDICAL ASSISTING: ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLINICAL COMPETENCIES, Seventh Edition delivers all of the knowledge base, skills, and behaviors required for an entry-level medical assistant, including a comprehensive section on the structure and function of body systems. The book has been streamlined and updated to include the latest in emergency preparedness, ICD-10, electronic health records, as well as personal effectiveness topics such as, professionalism and time management. Updated and innovative, the 7th edition of Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies uses multiple in-text features and exclusive technology products to prepare you for a successful career in medical assisting, and give you an advantage in today's competitive marketplace.

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