The Professional Medical Assistant: An Integrative, Teamwork-Based Approach (Text with CD-ROM + Student Activity Manual)

Structure and Function and Medical Terminology coverage at beginning of each body system chapter that can serve as a basic introduction or quick review.
- Individual chapters on pediatrics and geriatrics that address the unique needs of these two special groups.
- Full chapters devoted to bioethics and legal issues, as well as up-to-date coverage of HIPAA guidelines.
- Emphasizes teamwork in the workplace.
- Charting examples for required skills highlight the importance of accurate documentation.
- Pedagogical tools, including:
- Objectives, ABHES and CAAHEP competencies, procedure lists, outlines, and key terms at the beginning of each chapter
- Summaries, case studies, and lists of resources and web sites at end of each chapter.
- Sidebars, tables, and boxes throughout the text highlighting important clinical, communication, and career-related information.