{"product_id":"the-medical-terminology-book-1","title":"The Medical Terminology Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical terminology made approachable.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearning medical terminology can feel like reading and memorizing a dictionary—overwhelming and a bit boring. \u003ci\u003eThe Medical Terminology Book \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estreamlines the process\u003c\/b\u003e by teaching readers common medical terms and how to combine prefixes, root words, and suffixes to create a practical vocabulary. The text is packed with humor, mnemonics, coloring pages, activities, puzzles, and videos to maximize fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will explore medical terms used in a clinical setting and will consider the related \u003cb\u003eanatomy\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecommon abbreviations\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecommon diagnoses\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ecommon tests, procedures, and treatments\u003c\/b\u003e. Part textbook and part workbook, \u003ci\u003eThe Medical Terminology Book\u003c\/i\u003e makes medical terminology accessible by \u003cb\u003eincorporating tools that engage readers\u003c\/b\u003e in active learning. Stories and images make the text entertaining, while practice opportunities help reinforce learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearning tools\u003c\/b\u003e include these:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnatomical Appellations that consist of black and white anatomical images to be \u003cb\u003ecolored\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003elabeled\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossword puzzles using medical term definitions as clues so readers can fill in the grid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJumbled Jargon and Say What? activities that offer \u003cb\u003emixed-up medical terms\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003econfusing patient statements\u003c\/b\u003e for readers to translate into meaningful medical documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilingual Bites that teach readers \u003cb\u003ebasic Spanish phrases and sentences\u003c\/b\u003e to facilitate connection with patients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to these tools, short microlearning videos that are delivered through HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e allow readers to hear medical terms spoken to assist with proper pronunciation. These videos give instructors the flexibility to teach an in-person, hybrid, or asynchronous course. Online related resources include flash cards, interactive learning games (Quiz Quest, word searches, and crosswords), spare SOAP notes, image labeling, audio recordings of Spanish medical terms (Bilingual Bites), and a comprehensive table of medical terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile many medical terminology texts exist on the market, most bore and overwhelm students with terminology they will never use in the field. \u003ci\u003eThe Medical Terminology Book\u003c\/i\u003e takes a different approach and focuses on \u003cb\u003eallied health professions\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eexercise science\u003c\/b\u003e, with special attention paid to the muscular and skeletal systems. Written by a physical therapist with contributions from athletic trainers and a medical physician, the text provides an interprofessional perspective on how medical terminology is used \u003cb\u003eacross disciplines\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere's more to medical terminology than rote memorization. \u003ci\u003eThe Medical Terminology Book\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal companion for future allied health or exercise science professionals looking to \u003cb\u003etruly understand\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eengage with\u003c\/b\u003e the terms they will encounter daily in a clinical setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote: A code for accessing HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e is included with this ebook.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laura S. Kabiri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56764320121210,"sku":"9781718243408","price":44.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0308\/2292\/4420\/files\/9781718243408_44b46de4-b77e-46e4-a00f-d87b77bc5c5e.jpg?v=1780380667","url":"https:\/\/human-kinetics-2020.myshopify.com\/products\/the-medical-terminology-book-1","provider":"Human Kinetics Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}