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Learn the concepts, procedures, and skills you need to succeed as a medical assistant! Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants provides clear, step-by-step instructions for common office procedures such as taking vital signs, collecting and processing lab specimens, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with office surgeries. Written by expert educator Kathy Bonewit-West, this edition covers the latest competencies and topics related to today's medical assisting practice, including HIPAA, the Electronic Health Record, and caring for special populations. Four new procedure videos: Release of Medical Information, Preparing a Medical Record, Wheelchair Transfer, and Peak Flow Measurement The most up-to-date information on emerging topics in the field including patient care protocol, pharmacology, and laboratory testing Expanded information on the Electronic Medical Record, including the recording of prescriptions and laboratory documents Updated pharmacology table of drugs commonly administered and prescribed in the medical office Current information on the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard along with a new video Expanded information on CLIA-waived testing kits and CLIA-waived automated analyzers New ADA guidelines for interpreting blood glucose test results The PT/INR laboratory test and PT/INR home testing End-of-chapter terminology review now contains broken down word parts New interactive math review on the companion Evolve website