The Surgical Word Book
by Claudia J. Tessler
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Author: Claudia J. TesslerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-08-23
ISBN: 0721600204
Number of pages: 2368
Publisher: Saunders
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Book Review: The best surgical reference book for medical language specialists
Summary: 5 Stars
Before you read on, please understand that this book is NOT a dictionary. The Surgical Word Book by Claudia Tessier has always been recommended by medical language specialists (medical transcriptionists, editors, CMTs, RMTs, and MT educators) because it is the most comprehensive. I may not be far wrong in saying it lists down EVERY possible surgical and medical instrument currently known in the healthcare industry by this edition's publication year (2004). It also includes all the medical techniques, maneuvers, types of surgeries and operations currently known to doctors and nurses until 2004. It is a considerable improvement on the previous version just by the new addition of new instruments, words, and techniques alone, giving a very hefty 2,362-page book. If you are a newbie acute care MT, then this book is for you as it will be an invaluable reference in transcribing operative reports and procedure notes, and it will quickly get you up to speed on acute care transcription. If you are an MT editor, this will help you in checking acute care MTs' documents. If you are an MT working at a doctor's office or in the hospital and don't want to have too many reference books or materials lying around you, then this should be one of about 3 word books you should always have with you. My only regret is that it doesn't have a CD version.
Summary of The Surgical Word Book
This powerhouse of a reference book provides more than 150,000 properly spelled surgical terms to keep readers up to date with new procedures, new instrumentation, and new materials. Find spellings for operative positions, techniques, procedures, instruments, equipment, materials, incisions, sutures, key surgical phrases, as well as acronyms and abbreviations in this compact text. With over 275 important categories such as anesthetics, positions, sutures, procedures, prostheses, and abraders fully cross-referenced and sublisted, the 3rd edition is not only comprehensive, it's easier to use than ever.- Content organized by a by medical transcriptionist recognized as an expert in the field
- Entries are listed in alphabetical order for quick access and easy use
- Cross-indexing points to alternative spellings and uses
- 45,000 new words
- All material is up-to-date with current surgical practice, including new procedures, new instrumentation, and new materials.
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