H & P: A Nonphysician's Guide to the Medical History and Physical Examination

The 3rd edition of H & P: A Nonphysician's Guide to the Medical History and Physical Examination, written by John H. Dirckx, M.D., is an invaluable textbook and desk reference that explains the history and physical report step by step, demystifying the elusive language of physicians. It aids both novice and experienced transcriptionists in deciphering difficult dictation and can be used as a study aid for credentialing exams. It is essential for anyone handling or interpreting healthcare records--in the classroom or on the job! This new edition of H & P: A Nonphysician's Guide is a full-size workbook-style text, 81/2" x 11," 336 pages. Each chapter contains comprehensive exercises that build vocabulary, increase understanding of medical concepts, and develop decision-making skills, with an emphasis on critical thinking. New features include: separate chapters for each step of the history and physical exam; hundreds of excerpts from authentic H & P reports; comprehensive exercises with emphasis on critical thinking skills; answer keys to objective exercises; relevant words and phrases listed alphabetically in For Quick Reference sidebars; medical jargon discussed and defined along with formal terminology; a glossary of words and phrases not found in standard references; photos and anatomical drawings throughout the text; activities and approaches for different learning styles; unique exercise types including Review and Summarize, Pause and Reflect, Relate and Remember, Collaborate and Share, Generalize and Apply, Explain and Learn, Compare and Contrast, Extrapolate and Project, and Relax and Play.