Medical assistants play a critical role in our changing world of health care, and COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL ASSISTING, Sixth Edition, prepares them to lead in this growing field. Known for accuracy, completeness of coverage, and exacting technical detail, this proven book addresses the administrative and clinical tasks required of medical assistants while preparing them for certification exams. Divided into three sections, chapters start with general topics, including therapeutic communications, coping skills, and professionalism. Administrative chapters look behind the scenes, exploring electronic medical records, ICD-10 coding, and practice management. COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL ASSISTING also maps clinical topics to ABHES, CAAHEP, and MAERB competencies, as well as CLIA-waived procedures, and delivers an exhaustive set of skills: taking patient medical histories, recording vital signs, explaining procedures, assisting during exams and surgery, infection control, and more.

Section I: GENERAL PROCEDURES.
1. Introduction to Medical Assisting and Health Professions.
The Medical Assisting Profession. Health Care Settings and the Health Care Team.
2. The Therapeutic Approach.
Coping Skills for the Medical Assistant. Therapeutic Communication Skills. The Therapeutic Approach to the Patient with a Life-Threatening Illness.
3. Responsible Medical Practice.
Legal Considerations. Ethical Considerations. Emergency Procedures and First Aid.
Section II: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES.
4. Integrated Administrative Procedures.
Computers in the Medical Clinic. Telecommunications. Patient Scheduling. Medical Records Management. Written Communications. Medical Documents.
5. Managing Facility Finances.
Medical Insurance. Medical Coding. Daily Financial Practices. Billing and Collections. Accounting Practices.
Section III: CLINICAL PROCEDURES.
6. Integrated Clinical Procedures.
Infection Control and Medical Asepsis. The Patient History and Documentation. Vital Signs and Measurements. The Physical Examination.
7. Assisting with Specialty Examinations and Procedures.
Obstetrics and Gynecology. Pediatrics. Male Reproductive System. Gerontology. Examinations and Procedures of Body Systems.
8. Advanced Techniques and Procedures.
Assisting Minor Surgery. Diagnostic Imaging. Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Modalities. Nutrition in Health and Disease. Basic Pharmacology. Calculation of Medication Dosage and Medication Administration. Cardiac Procedures.
9. Laboratory Procedures.
Regulatory Guidelines for Safety and Quality in the Medical Laboratory. Introduction to the Medical Laboratory. Phlebotomy: Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture. Hematology.
Urinalysis. Basic Microbiology. Specialty Laboratory Tests.
Section IV: PROFESSIONAL PROCEDURES.
10. Office and Human Resources Management.
The Medical Assistant as Clinic Manager. The Medical Assistant as Human Resources Manager.
11. Entry into the Profession.
Preparing for Medical Assisting Credentials. Employment Strategies.
Appendix A: Common Health Care Abbreviations and Symbols.
Glossary of Terms.
References.
Index.

Dynamic Trends. Extensive Updates Throughout The Readings Examine The Latest Trends And Issues, Industry Best Practices, And Current Technology, Giving Students An Up-Close Perspective Of Medical Assisting Today.Enlightening Openers. Every Unit Starts With This New Opening Feature Called Attributes Of Professionalism, Which Explores Five Important Attributes Of Professional Behavior In The Health Care Workplace And Offers Practical Questions For Self-Testing.New Procedures. Updated To Include The Latest New And Revised Procedures, This Book Addresses The Full Depth And Breadth Of General, Administrative, And Clinical Competencies For Medical Assistants.Critical Focus. Designed With A Laser Focus From The First Page, Comprehensive Medical Assisting, 6E Delivers Learning Outcomes Based On Current Maerb/Caahep/Abhes Competencies, Clia-Waived Laboratory Procedures, And Relevant Digital Terminology.Pointed Icons. Special Icons Highlight Content Throughout The Readings To Remind Students Of The Importance Of Professionalism In Their Medical Assisting Career.Improved Course Control. A Revised Instructor'S Manual With Chapter-Linked Exercises, Learning Activities Tailored To Diverse Learning Styles, A Robust Study Guide With Expanded Critical Thinking Exercises And Problem Solving, And Online Competency Checklists Help You Guide Students Through Procedures And Evaluate Them With Ease.Bright Insights. Packed With Hundreds Of Hundreds Of Full-Color Photos And Detailed Diagrams, Each Chapter Illustrates Key Procedures And Showcases Current Equipment, Building Familiarity With The Tools Of The Trade And Bringing The Pages To Life.Guiding Graphics. Quick Reference Guides And Infographics Throughout The Text Help Students Find And Understand Critical Information In A Clear, Succinct, And Engaging Way.Enhanced Studying. Created To Improve Testing Outcomes, The Study For Success Feature Integrates A Variety Of Optional And Ancillary Resources Into Each Chapter While The Expanded Certification Review Quizzes Build Confidence With The Certification Testing Format.Convenient Glossary. An Extensive, Back-Of-The-Book Glossary Provides Key Medical And Industry Terms, Along With Their Definitions, Serving As A Helpful Reference For Mastering The Unique Terminology And Acronyms Used In Health Care.

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