Previous ed. published as: Miller-Keane encyclopedia & dictionary of medicine, nursing, and allied health / by Benjamin F. Miller and Claire Brackman Keane. Includes bibliographical references (p. 2261-2262).
Contents:
Diagnostic tools -- Assessment -- Anatomy tables -- Nutrition -- Tables of weights and measures -- Chemical tables -- Immunization schedules -- Symbols, terms, and abbreviations -- Dental caries and restorations -- Reference intervals for the interpretation of laboratory tests -- Patient advocacy and resources -- Professional groups and boards -- Research -- Nursing vocabularies.
Summary:
Publisher description: The Miller-Keane Encyclopedia & Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, & Allied Health is highly regarded for its accuracy, the clinical usefulness of its entries, and its multidisciplinary approach that encompasses current topics across the entire spectrum of health care. Encyclopedic entries are included for significant topics, such as diseases, disorders, or conditions. These encyclopedic entries include the definition along with a concise overview of the most important information related to Symptoms, Treatment, Patient Care, Prevention, etc. Miller-Keane also includes an extensive list of appendices. Dorland's spell checker software and a companion Evolve website supplement this edition making it a powerful tool to building and using a medical vocabulary for all health professionals.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.