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. Trademark features include comprehensive encyclopedic entries, portable size, soft cover, printed thumb tabs, unique "Windows" essays, and a color A&P atlas. Organized by major terms with related terms defined as subentries, Miller-Keane's organization provides easy access to information on a variety of closely related topics in one location. 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 spellchecker 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.

Alphabetical arrangement of terms and definitions or explanations, intended as authoritative vocabulary for students in the nursing and paramedical sciences. Pronunciation indicated. Abbreviations, biographical entries, and drug trademarks are included, among other terms. Appendix of miscellaneous information. Illustrations.

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.

Alphabetical arrangement of terms and definitions or explanations, intended as authoritative vocabulary for students in the nursing and paramedical sciences. New concepts and developments are emphasized, e.g., individual nursing diagnoses and conceptual models of nursing and related terms. Pronunciation is indicated. Abbreviations, biographical entries, drug trade names, and eponyms are included, among other terms. Use of "Windows" provide valuable insight into topics of interest to health care professionals. Updated appendices of miscellaneous information. Illustrations.

Guide to the vocabulary of the medical, nursing, and allied health sciences.

This book was developed to provide a single source of authoritative, up-to-date information concerning health and health care terminology.