Drug Evaluations (DRUG EVALUATIONS ANNUAL)

History

Americas

W.B.Saunders Co.

Be ready when the next generation of codes come–rely on this helpful resource from the American Medical Association (AMA) to make the transition between the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM code sets easier. Designed to help you prepare for the switch, this all-inclusive resource explains the differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM and provides a code set overview with: Chapters introductions - clearly define learning objectives End of chapter Q&amp;A - grasp critical coding information ICD-10-CM conventions, tables and guidelines - helps ensure coding accuracy Guideline tips - highlighted in boxes throughout for easy understanding The book also includes easy-to-understand explanations of how the switch to ICD-10-CM will affect physicians and their medical practice. Looking toward the future, the AMA is committed to providing you with the tools you need to prepare for this exciting change

Preparing for the ICD-10: Make the Transition Manageable

Medical Books

Allied Health Professions

Pearson

AMA Hospital ICD-9-CM 2009 Vol 1, 2 & 3

Addison-Wesley Pub., Co

Part - Current Procedural Terminology (cpt) 2023 Professional Edition And E/m Companion 2023 Bundle, 1st Edition

Aimed at Teachers, Lecturers etc. Written by serving English Masters.

Teaching English Secondary Schools

Children's Books

Education & Reference

Cambridge University Press

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects about one in four Americans -- but this potentially life-threatening condition can exist virtually without symptoms. Now, the latest medical advances that can help prevent the damaging effects of hypertension are compiled in a convenient reference under the authority of the American Medical Association. Here is clear, concise information that can help you to: 
<ul>
<li>Understand all aspects of hypertension: what it is, who is at risk, how it affects the body, and how it is diagnosed </li>
<li>Learn about your cardiovascular system -- and how your body controls blood pressure </li>
<li>Discover the treatable causes of hypertension -- from certain physical disorders and illnesses to side effects of common medications </li>
<li>Safely monitor your blood pressure, with tips for more accurate readings </li>
<li>Take control of your health with current lifestyle recommendations and nutritional guidelines </li>
<li>Work with your doctor to maintain a drug therapy program, and select the best treatment options </li>
<li>Recognize and deal with hypertensive emergencies. </li>
</ul>
 Also included is information about hypertension among pregnant women, African-Americans, children, seniors, and people with diabetes; answers to commonly asked questions; a glossary of related terms; and a directory of addresses and Web sites for up-to-the-minute medical news. You'll find everything you need to help manage your blood pressure in the American Medical Association Essential Guide to Hypertension.

The American Medical Association Essential Guide to Hypertension

Parenting & Relationships

GALLERY BOOKS

In clear, nontechnical language, the American Medical Association explains the latest findings on depression, the complex mood disorder that affects nearly 17 million Americans each year. Distinguishing depression from the everyday "blues," this comprehensive guide provides solid, detailed answers to such questions as: 
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What is depression? Characteristics and symptoms of depressive illnesses are fully explained, including major depression, bipolar or manic depression, dysthymia, seasonal affective disorder, and more </li>
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Who is at risk for depression? Age, gender and personality factors are discussed, as well as physiological, genetic, emotional, and environmental causes </li>
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What are the latest treatment options? The full spectrum of prescription medications is profiled, as well as the wide range of psychotherapeutic and complementary approaches </li>
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Who can treat depressive illness? A section on medical and mental health professionals and their qualifications provides guidelines for choosing the best care </li>
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How can I help a loved one? Here is expert advice on how to encourage a family member to seek help; handle destructive or suicidal behavior; know when hospitalization is needed; recognize depression in children and older people; and much more. </li>
</ul>
 With a listing of mental health organizations and resources and a glossary of medical terms, the American Medical Association Essential Guide to Depression presents all the information you need to help yourself or others manage this serious but highly treatable illness.

The American Medical Association Essential Guide to Depression (The American Medical Association Essential Guides Series)

Step-by-Step Medical Coding, Online Coding Classroom Edition Pincode, 2004 ICD-9-CM, Volumes 1,2&3 and HCPCS, Level II and 2004 CPT Package

Buck MS CPC CCS-P, Carol J.

Administration & Medicine Economics

Saunders

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects about one in four Americans -- but this potentially life-threatening condition can exist virtually without symptoms. Now, the latest medical advances that can help prevent the damaging effects of hypertension are compiled in a convenient reference under the authority of the American Medical Association. Here is clear, concise information that can help you to: Understand all aspects of hypertension: what it is, who is at risk, how it affects the body, and how it is diagnosed Learn about your cardiovascular system -- and how your body controls blood pressure Discover the treatable causes of hypertension -- from certain physical disorders and illnesses to side effects of common medications Safely monitor your blood pressure, with tips for more accurate readings Take control of your health with current lifestyle recommendations and nutritional guidelines Work with your doctor to maintain a drug therapy program, and select the best treatment options Recognize and deal with hypertensive emergencies. Also included is information about hypertension among pregnant women, African-Americans, children, seniors, and people with diabetes; answers to commonly asked questions; a glossary of related terms; and a directory of addresses and Web sites for up-to-the-minute medical news. You'll find everything you need to help manage your blood pressure in the American Medical Association Essential Guide to Hypertension.

The American Medical Association Essential Guide To Hypertension

Pocket

When it was first published in 1982, The American Medical Association Family Medical Guide set a new standard for depth, authority, and accessibility. The completely updated and expanded third edition of this landmark guide brings this bestselling medical home reference into the nineties. It is simply the most useful, comprehensive home health reference ever published, brought to you by the nation's most respected medical authority.This lavishly illustrated volume, prepared by a a team of over forty distinguished medical authorities under the direction of the American Medical Association, incorporates the most significant trend in health care: wellness and preventive medicine. It covers the sweeping revolution in technology and puts more emphasis on the reader as a health-care consumer. It also updates the information on the most prominent health issues of the nineties, including Alzheimer's disease, AIDS, chronic fatigue syndrome, stress, death and dying, drug abuse, and more.The book is divided into four sections for easy reference. Part I, "Your Healthy body," contains specific tips you can use for preventive self-care and encourages you to adopt a more healthy lifestyle, with advice on diet, exercise, losing weight, reducing stress, and stopping smoking. A full-color atlas of the human body shows you the location and name of almost every organ, nerve, bone, and muscle.Part II, "Symptoms and Self-Diagnosis," provides the clearest, most reliable aid for recognizing medical problems ever published for the layperson. Over 165 pages of unique diagnostic symptom charts with clear questions and yes/no answers will help you track down what a particular symptom may signify and advise you whether it is something you may safely treat yourself, a condition requiring a doctor's visit, or an emergency requiring immediate medical attention.Consistently voted the book's most popular feature by readers' polls, these charts alone can save you time and money by sparing you needless visits to the doctor. Full-color photographs, used in conjunction with the charts, will help you identify various conditions and decide when to seek medical advice. An all-new diagnostic imaging section introduces full-color images of ultrasound, Doppler, MRI, CT scans, and other technologies that are becoming commonplace in doctors' offices and hospitals.Part III, "Diseases, Disorders, and Other Problems," provides detailed, accessible, expertly illustrated articles on more than 650 medical problems. Separate sections address the special problems of men, women, couples, infants and children, adolescents, and older people, including a comprehensive section on pregnancy and childbirth.Part IV of the guide, "Caring for the Sick," covers all the basics of professional medical care, home nursing, and caregiving. You'll learn how to choose a personal physician, how to get the most out of your hospital's services, what your rights as a patient are, and how to cope with a sick child or older person or someone with a terminal illness. You'll also find a glossary of over 300 medical terms and a color-coded section on first aid that includes the most up-to-date CPR positions and other lifesaving information.The American Medical Association is committed to the principle that, as patients and health consumers, we need to do all we can to work more effectively with our physicians and health care teams. This third edition of the Family Medical Guide -- easy to understand, superbly designed, beautifully illustrated, and brimming with up-to-date information -- will help you and your family stay healthy and help you create an effective partnership with your doctor when you need it. It belongs on every family's reference shelf.

American Medical Association Family Medical Guide CD-ROM (win)

Medicine

Dorling Kindersley Multi Media

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