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Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions - 4th ANZ Edition
- 4th Edition - October 8, 2024
- Authors: Peter Harris, Nicholas Vardaxis, Louise Purtell
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 9 5 - 4 4 5 9 - 7
Trusted resource for students and educators in Australia and New ZealandMosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions Australian and New Zealand edition is an e… Read more
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Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions Australian and New Zealand edition is an established and acclaimed reference guide suitable for all students and clinicians wanting current, accurate definitions of medical terms.
The fourth edition has been updated to reflect the latest changes in healthcare terminology, and retains the comprehensiveness, clarity and currency that readers expect from the Mosby Dictionary. It provides full coverage of nearly 40,000 terms as well as images, tables, graphs and an anatomy and physiology atlas for deeper insight into complex concepts.
This resource is an ideal support for students throughout their studies in medicine, nursing and the broader health professions, and will remain a definitive reference for all clinicians who understand the importance of accurate terminology for better patient care.
Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions Australian and New Zealand edition is an established and acclaimed reference guide suitable for all students and clinicians wanting current, accurate definitions of medical terms.
The fourth edition has been updated to reflect the latest changes in healthcare terminology, and retains the comprehensiveness, clarity and currency that readers expect from the Mosby Dictionary. It provides full coverage of nearly 40,000 terms as well as images, tables, graphs and an anatomy and physiology atlas for deeper insight into complex concepts.
This resource is an ideal support for students throughout their studies in medicine, nursing and the broader health professions, and will remain a definitive reference for all clinicians who understand the importance of accurate terminology for better patient care.
Preface
Specialist Consultants
Appendix Consultants
Editorial Board Members
Consultants
Guide to the Dictionary
Pronunciation Key
Colour Atlas of Human Anatomy A-
Skeletal system A-
Muscular system A-
Circulatory system A-
Endocrine system A-
Lymphatic system A-
Nervous system A-
Respiratory system A-
Digestive system A-
Reproductive system A-
Urinary system A-
Special senses A-
Dictionary entries A–Z 1–
Appendices
1 Units of measurement
2 Symbols and abbreviations
3 Medical terminology
4 Normal reference values
5 Nutrition
6 Medication: clinical calculations, interactions, issues of safety, and usage rates
7 Infection control
8 Health of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori people
9 Tabular atlas of human anatomy and physiology
Picture credits
The following appendices are available at http://evolve.elsevier.com/AU/ANZMD/
10 Assessment guides
11 Health promotion and immunisation
12 Complementary and alternative medicine
13 Herbs and natural supplements
14 Health organisations and resources
- Language: English
- Edition: 4
- Published: October 8, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Hardback ISBN: 9780729544597
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Peter Harris
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer in Medical Education, University of New South Wales, New South WalesNV
Nicholas Vardaxis
Affiliations and expertise
Executive General Manager, Courses and Quality, Open Universities Australia