Medical Assisting : Administrative and Clinical Procedures Including Anatomy and Pysiology

by Booth, Kathryn; Whicker, Leesa; Pugh, Donna; Thompson, Sharion; Wyman, Terri
Edition: 3rd
Format: Nonspecific Binding
Pub. Date: 2008-03-21
Publisher(s): Career Education
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Summary

Medical Assisting, Third Edition addresses the most current competencies for medical assisting certification, CPR procedures, coding and insurance billing requirements, HIPAA regulation, OSHA guidelines, and clinical diagnostic testing such as hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) testing. Thorough coverage of procedures remains an asset and Anatomy & Physiology coverage is included in separate chapters. It trains students on medical office administrative procedures and equipment, clinical procedures, infection control, anatomy and physiology, assisting with patients, medical emergencies and first aid, laboratory procedures, nutrition, pharmacology, diagnostic equipment, and much more.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Medical Assisting
Foundations and Principles
The Profession of Medical Assisting
Types of Medical Practice
Legal and Ethical Issues in Medical Practice, Including HIPAA
Communication with Patients, Families, and Coworkers
Administrative Medical Assisting
Office Work
Using and Maintaining Office Equipment
Using Computers in the Office
Managing Correspondence and Mail
Managing Office Supplies
Maintaining Patient Records
Managing the Office Medical Records
Interacting with Patients
Telephone Techniques
Scheduling Appointments and Maintaining the Physician's Schedule
Patient Reception
Patient Education
Financial Responsibilities
Health Insurance Billing Procedures
Medical Coding
Patient Billing and Collections
Accounting for the Medical Office
Clinical Medical Assisting
The Medical Office Environment
Principles of Asepsis
Infection Control Techniques
HIV, Hepatitis, and Other Blood-Borne Pathogens
Preparing the Examination and Treatment Areas
Anatomy and Physiology
Organization of the Body
The Integumentary System
The Skeletal System
The Muscular System
The Cardiovascular System
The Respiratory System
The Nervous System
The Urinary System
The Reproductive Systems
The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
The Digestive System
The Endocrine System
Special Senses
Assisting with Patients
Interviewing the Patient, Taking a History, and Documentation
Obtaining Vital Signs and Measurements
Assisting with a General Physical Examination
Specialty Practices and Medical Emergencies
Assisting with Examinations in the Basic Specialties
Assisting with Highly Specialized Examinations
Assisting with Minor Surgery
Assisting with Cold and Heat Therapy and Ambulation
Medical Emergencies and First Aid
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Physician's Office Laboratory Procedures
Laboratory Equipment and Safety
Introduction to Microbiology
Collecting, ProcessingMicrobiologyng Urine Specimens
Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens
Nutrition, Pharmacology, and Diagnostic Equipment
Nutrition and Special Diets
Principles of Pharmacology
Drug Administration
Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing
X-Rays and Diagnostic Radiology
Externship
Medical Assisting Externships and Preparing to Find a Position
Appendices
Medical Assistant Role Delineation Chart (AAMA)
RMA Certification Chart
NHA Certification Chart
Prefixes and Suffixes Commonly Used in Medical Terms
Latin and Greek Equivalents Commonly Used in Medical Terms
Abbreviations Commonly Used in Medical Notations
Symbols Commonly Used in Medical Notations
Professional Organizations and Agencies
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