Publisher's Synopsis
The first definitive single source to contain not only the tasks required of the entry-level medical assistant but advanced tasks in the areas of office management, finance, laboratory and diagnostic tests, and care for the pediatric and OB-GYN patient. It is designed as a procedural and quick reference manual for practitioners as well as students. Procedures, a key feature, are displayed in a step-by-step, competency-based format and include the purpose, equipment, and materials necessary, and rationales for steps needing further explanation. Universal Precaution symbols are instantly recognizable at the beginning of all applicable procedures. Readers will find two unique features invaluable--Medical Assisting Alerts and Special Hints. Medical Assisting Alerts focus the assistant's attention to potential complications or dangers in patient care. Special Hints provide information beyond the usual entry-level material found in textbooks. Numerous photographs, line drawings, tables, and charts are included to enhance readers' understanding of the procedures and processes discussed in the manual.
