Author Description
Written by a team of medical experts, this market-leading dictionary offers clear and authoritative definitions for all aspects of medical science. It features up-to-date coverage on public health medicine, medical research and general practice, and cardiology, radiology, and dentistry among other specialist areas. This new edition has been revised and updated to reflect advancements in medical research and practice,while over 250 new entries have been added, including American Medical Association, burden of treatment, gaming disorder, MERS, person-centred care, and Zika virus. Recommended web links and detailed illustrations complement the text, and extensive appendices offer useful lists and tables on areas such as inherited medical conditions, units of alcohol, and abbreviations and symbols. Selling over a million copies in previous editions, this is an essential A-Z for students and those working in the medical and allied professions, including nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, social workers, hospital administrators, and medical secretaries. It is also an invaluable home reference guide for the general reader.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This dictionary serves as a comprehensive, authoritative reference tool designed to provide clear definitions for the vast terminology encompassing modern medical science and practice. Elizabeth Martin, working alongside a team of medical experts, compiles this reference to bridge the gap between complex clinical terminology and accessible language. The text integrates current research, public health data, and specialized medical fields to provide a reliable resource for both practitioners and the general public. The framework is structured as an A-Z guide, supplemented by appendices and digital resources to ensure utility across various professional and personal contexts.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Definitions covering cardiology, radiology, dentistry, and public health medicine
- Over 250 updated entries including recent medical developments like MERS and Zika virus
- Appendices containing lists of inherited conditions, alcohol units, and standardized medical abbreviations
- Recommended web links and detailed illustrations for visual clarification
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide clinical diagnostic advice or treatment protocols for individual patients
- It is not intended to replace professional medical consultation or comprehensive medical textbooks
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and professionals frequently cite this volume as a foundational reference for students and allied health workers due to its clarity and breadth of coverage. Readers often note the accessibility of the prose, which maintains academic rigor while remaining useful for the general public.
Page Count:
2685
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
ISBN-10:
0192573683
ISBN-13:
9780192573681
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