Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions

by Margaret Schell Frazier RN CMA BS, Jeanette Drzymkowski RN BS

Offering quick access to the pathological conditions most commonly seen in the physician's office, this portable text/reference is ideal for administrative and clinical medical assistants who have responsibilities such as billing, coding, telephone screening, taking patient examinations, understanding diagnostic and treatment procedures, and putting together patient education programs. Reflecting the latest changes in the field, this fourth edition describes over 500 conditions and disorders, and includes ICD-9-CM codes for each disease entry. A companion workbook enhances understanding with exercises, patient screening, patient teaching critical thinking questions and certification exam review questions.  A companion web site offers A&P web links.

Genres: Textbooks, Nonfiction

864 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1996

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a broad-spectrum panologic overview of human diseases, barely scratching each of their pathogenic surfaces seemingly written for medical receptionists and coders. That's not to say I found the use of this textbook for my class unrewarding; I did as I became better acquainted with the diseases a medical practitioner must know. However, one should not expect to get her hands dirty from digging through this work.

[Kitty · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read it. I read all of it. My brain is filled with the terrible knowledge that all of natures most terrifying disorders, diseases and hereditary whatnot start with flu-like symptoms.

[Patti Miller · Rating 3 out of 5]

Low depth information on very common conditions.