Modern Medical Assisting

By Gail A. Chester and Gail A. Chester CMA

This comprehensive, yet concise, new book provides highly practical guidance on every important aspect of medical assisting. It covers all of the topics that medical assistants must master to become credentialed, with a focus on the practical, how-to skills needed in the real world of medical assisting practice. Clear, expert coverage not only details how to perform all medical assisting responsibilities, but also explains why things are done in a particular way.
Uses a competency-based approach and covers all current DACUM requirements.Features step-by-step procedures that include rationales and charting examples, where appropriate.
Clarifies important concepts through a wealth of high-quality, full-colour photos and line drawings.Contains exceptional chapters on anatomy and physiology and on Laboratory Skills in the Medical Office.
Condenses a great deal of information into tables and display boxes for at-a-glance access.Includes coverage of legal and ethical issues.
Provides highlighted areas that underscore how various topics relate to real-life situations.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721649971
• ISBN13: 9780721649979
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 832 Pages
• Weight: 4.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 1.3" x 8.8"