Australian nurses' dictionary (2020)Includes terms relating to specialist areas, such as health informatics, midwifery, education, research, ethics and complementary therapies. Featuring comprehensive nursing definitions, guidelines, terminology, policies and procedures,
Bailliere's Dictionary for Nurses and Health Care Workers (2019)For a variety of settings raging from the high-tech high-dependency environment to primary care and community settings
Clear artwork helps further clarify terms and difficult concepts
Includes common abbreviations, prefixes, suffixes and roots, together with units of measurement and normal values
Helpful appendices cover nutrition, resuscitation, first aid, medicines control, immunization and vaccinations, and prevention and control of infection
Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions (2017)Make sense of the complex world of health care with Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, 10th Edition! This one-stop reference includes detailed entries that help you communicate more effectively with colleagues in various disciplines. With over 56,000 definitions, 2,450 photographs and line drawings, and supporting reference appendixes and atlases, it is an indispensable reference for students and professionals alike. Over 56,000 entries offer detailed definitions, as well as the latest information on pathophysiology, treatment and interventions, and nursing care. More than 2,450 color photographs and line drawings demonstrate and explain complex conditions and abstract concepts. Strict, common-sense alphabetical organization makes it easy to find key terms and definitions. Detailed appendixes provide you with useful information on lab values, symbols and abbreviations, pharmacology, infection control standards, and more that can be used throughout your health career. NEW! Approximately 5,000 new and revised definitions reflect the latest developments in health care, drugs, and nursing terminology. NEW! Completely updated illustrations visually clarify key definitions to reflect current healthcare practice and equipment.
Black's Medical Dictionary (2009)Black's Medical Dictionary has been the best-selling medical dictionary for over 100 years. It is invaluable as a home reference and for all who need clear explanation of medical terms: nurses, health care professsionals and students, health service management, actuaries, lawyers and journalists. It containsover 5000 definitions and descriptions of medical terms and concepts with over1000 diagrams, drawings and colour illustrations. It also provides helpful appendices on common medical tests and procedures, travel and health, measurements in medicine, health economics, complementary and alternative medicine, and an address list of support professional organisations. This new edition contains new materialon: - HPV vaccine : the vaccine now given to all young girls to protect against cervical cancer - Monoclonal Antibodies: the `designer' drugs of the future - The new guidelines for fibroid treatment - Endoscopy and laparoscopy - the more and more widely used types of keyhole surgery - Coronary angioplasty: the emergency tretament of heart attacks - The latest on MRSA and stem cell research
Medical Terminology Made Incredibly Easy (2019)Feeling overwhelmed by medical terminology? Grab a lifeline: the newly updated Medical Terminology Made Incredibly Easy!®, 4th Edition offers clear and simple explanations of vital terms and their everyday use in nursing practice. Backed by humor and chock full of illustrations, this enjoyable text is the perfect backup to class materials and the ideal on-the-job refresher for experienced nurses and all healthcare professionals. Learn how to decipher complex terms from the roots up--and take your confidence to a whole new level. Be expertly guided through the choppy waters of medical terminology ... NEW and updated content clarifies medical terminology concepts with clear definitions and illustrations Explains the meanings, roots, and pronunciation of terms as used in everyday practice, including: Names for all major body systems: skeletal, muscular, integumentary, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, neurologic, endocrine, blood and lymphatic, and sensory systems Terms and phrases used in maternal health, pharmacology, and mental health Breaks down complex medical terms into recognizable components--common prefixes, roots, and suffixes--to help you identify the meaning of any term Offers a strong anatomy and physiology overview backed by numerous images, including a large image of each organ system Chapter features provide learning aids and on-the-unit support: Just the facts --quick summary of chapter content Vocabulary builders --end-of-chapter games such as crossword puzzles, matching roots and prefixes to their correct meanings, and fill-in-the-blank sentences to help you retain learning Pump up your pronunciation --phonetic spellings make it easy to pronounce complex terms Anatomically speaking --anatomy illustrations, with pronunciations of key terms Memory jogger --stories and tools that support retention "Nurse Joy"and "Jake" --explain key concepts and offer friendly problem-solving tips Beyond the dictionary --learn the origins of words, to help you remember word roots and dissect meanings The real world --explains informal terms used in daily practice About the Clinical Editor David Woodruff, MSN, RN-BC, CNS, CNE, FNAP, is Faculty Development Specialist at the Center for Faculty Excellence, Chamberlain College of Nursing, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Memmler's the Human Body in Health and Disease 14th Ed. (2020)Memmler's The Human Body in Health and Disease, Fourteenth Edition is a textbook for introductory-level allied health and nursing students who need a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology, the interrelationships between structure and function, and the effects of disease on body systems.
Books
Exploring medical language : a student-directed approach. 11th Edition (2021)A combination text/workbook provides exercises that make it easy to build an understanding of medical terminology.
Organized by body system, medical terms are divided into two categories:
1) Words built from word parts,
2) Words NOT built from word parts.
Fun and engaging exercises help you first learn word parts and then learn how to combine the parts into full medical terms that make sense.
The text also comes packaged with paper flashcards.
Quick and Easy Medical Terminology (2020)This clear, concise text presents small bits of information followed immediately by a test for comprehension using a combination of programmed and traditional review questions. The ninth edition includes new medical reports with review exercises that are similar to those seen in the clinical setting.
Medical Terminology (2017)Now packed with new illustrations and more clinically relevant than ever before, this fully updated Guide helps readers develop a fundamental knowledge of the medical terminology necessary for a career in any health care setting. To help students learn both medical terms and how they are used in real-world settings, this reader-friendly book demonstrates how medical terms are built from word parts, introduces body structures, diseases, and treatments, and covers each body system. .
The A-Z of medical terms (2017)This colourful pocket-sized spiral bound book describes alphabetically the main anatomical terms, including prefixes and suffixes.
The Language of Medicine (2016)An illustrated, easy-to-understand approach presents medical terms within the context of the body's anatomy and physiology, and in health and disease.
Learn a working medical vocabulary built on the most frequently encountered prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms.
Practical exercises and case studies make learning more interesting and demonstrate how medical terms are used in practice.
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY - CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
Health services assistance : supporting nursing in acute care, 3rd ed. (2023)PART 1 Core -- 1. Participate in work health and safety -- 2. Apply basicprinciples and practices of infection prevention and control -- 3. Recognise healthy body systems -- 4. Communicate and work in health and community services -- 5. Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately -- 6. Work with diverse people -- 7. Organise personal work priorities and development -- PART 2 Electives ' Acute care specialisation -- 8. Assist with movement -- 9. Transport individuals -- 10. Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment -- 11. Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment -- 12. Respond effectively to behaviours of concern -- PART 3 Alternative elective units -- 13. Work with people with mental health issues -- 14. Provide support for people living with dementia -- 15. Deliver care services using a palliative approach -- 16. Maintain a high standard of service -- 17. Assist with an Allied Health program HLTAHA001
Health services assistance : supporting nursing in acute care, 2nd Ed. (2020)Part 1. Organisational requirements. 1. Participate in workplace health and safety. 2. Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures. Part 2. Health support. 3. Recognise healthy body systems. 4. Interpret and appply medical terminology appropriately. 5. Communicate and work in health and community services. 6. Assist with movement. 7. Transport individuals. Part 3. Acute care specialisation. 8. Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment. 9. Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment. 10. Respond effectively to behaviours of concern. Part 4. Client skills. 11. Work with diverse people. 12. Work with people with mental health issues. 13. Provide support to people living with dementia. 14. Deliver care services using a palliative approach. 15. Organise personal work priorities and development.
Websites
Clinical handover - What is clinical handover? (Government of Western Australia, Department of Health)Home Clinical handover
Clinical handover
What is clinical handover?
Clinical handover is:
"...is an explicit transfer of information supporting the transfer of clinical accountability and responsibility between healthcare professionals to enable continuity of care for the patient”.
Failure in clinical handover is a major source of preventable patient harm.
Clinical risk management. (Government of Western Australia, Department of Health)Clinical risk management is about minimising risks and harm to patients by:
identifying what can and does go wrong during care
understanding the factors that influence this
learning lessons from adverse events and poor outcomes
ensuring action is taken to prevent recurrence
putting systems in place to reduce risks
Community Health Clinical Nursing Manual - Evidence-based policies, procedures, and professional guidelines for Community Health professionalsThese resources provide evidence-based policies, procedures, and professional guidelines for Child and Adolescent Community Health professionals in Western Australia.
These policy documents were developed to assist in the achievement of an optimum standard of community health care to children, young people, and their families.
They are primarily designed for use by Community Health staff so may contain links that are not accessible externally.
All policy documents must be read in conjunction with the CAHS Clinical Disclaimer.
If you encounter any problems or want to provide feedback, please email us at childcommunity@health.wa.gov.au.
English for Nurses and Medical ProfessionalsThese pages can help nurses, doctors, pharmacists, paramedics, receptionists, specialists or even those who volunteer. They will help you learn some basic English expressions and vocabulary related to the medical field.
Medical Terminology and Word Building (Global RPH)Medical terminology is composed of a prefix, root word, and suffix:
Prefix: A prefix is placed at the beginning of a word to modify or change its meaning. Pre means "before." Prefixes may also indicate a location, number, or time.
Root: central part of a word.
Suffix: The ending part of a word that modifies the meaning of the word.
Additional resources: [Intro to med terms] [Med terms rules] [Med term reference] [Word building reference] [Practice Exams]
Understanding Medical WordsThis tutorial teaches you about medical words. You'll learn how parts of medical words are put together. You'll also find quizzes to check what you've learned.
EponymythologyEponymythology
The myths behind the history – eponymythology
Medical Vocabulary QuizScroll to bottom of page for other Quizzes.
English for Nurses and Medical Professionals
Medical Vocabulary | Quiz
Human Body | Quiz
Medical Supplies
Medical Specialists | Quiz
Doctor's Diagnosis
Visiting Hours
Booking Appointments
Flash Cards Assorted - Lecturer Resources
Anatomica's flash cards (2006)264 flash cards.
Introduction & contents (5 cards) -- Skeletal system (57 cards) -- Muscular system (51 cards) -- Nervous system (35 cards) -- Lymphatic system (7 cards) -- Circulatory system (24 cards) -- Respiratory system (19 cards) -- Urinary system (11 cards) -- Digestive system (26 cards) -- Reproductive system (15 cards) -- Endocrine system (14 cards).
Anatomy and Physiology Flash Cards (2011)Exploring how our bodies work and function. This series of 335 beautifully illustrated flash cards explores essential concepts of human anatomy and physiology. The cards are colour-coded and indexed for easy reference. This set graphically explains processes vital to the functioning of human beings. Ideal students, patient education and the informed consumer, the series is suitable for the student, home, school library or doctor's surgery. The flash cards are printed on heavy card stock and are UV coated for durability. Systems explored: Digestive System; Endocrine System; Female Reproductive System; Integuementary System; Lymphatic System; Male Reproductive System; Muscular System; Nervous System; Pregnancy & Birth; Respiratory System; Skeletal System; Urinary System; Vascular System.
Anatomy Flash Cards (2011)50 Flash Cards covering the basic systems and structures of the human body. Now available in a portable edition, this series of 50 flash cards explores the essential concepts of human anatomy. The 107x230mm flash cards are organised into 11 systems and colour coded for easy reference. The structures are beautifully illustrated in exceptional detail, with areas for self study notes on the back.
Mosby's Medical Terminology Flash Cards (2017)This collection of 650 full-color flash cards helps you memorize the prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms used to build medical terms. The comprehensive deck includes word-building examples and Spanish translations to help you master the terms in a multitude of ways. And with their functional and durable design, these cards make the perfect review tool for on-the-go study. Comprehensive collection of terms provides all the word parts you need to learn medical terminology. Over 560 full color images help bring terminology to life and aid in retention. Word-building examples demonstrate how word parts are used to create medical terms - including the most commonly diagnosed diseases and disorders, as well as treatments and procedures.
Online Videos
Anatomical Terms of Direction and Planes of SectionWhat IS that? WHERE is that? Success in anatomy and the medical field requires the ability to precisely describe locations of structures in the body. This video is an introduction to the terminology of anatomical directions, the anatomical position and planes of section.
English Pronunciation Lesson for DoctorsIn this video for medical professionals you'll improve word stress and vowel sounds in medical terms and words that are commonly mispronounced by non-native speakers of English.
Learn how to pronounce: abdomen, abdominal, epilepsy, epileptic, diabetes, diabetic, obese, obesity, hygiene, fatigue, marijuana, diagnose, diagnosis, prognosis, urinary, coronary and more.
Medical Terminology (2011)How to approach medical terms by breaking them up into pieces (prefix, root, suffix). Terms relating to parts of the body, direction, rate, amount, medical procedures and diseases are introduced.
Medical Terminology - The Basics - Lesson 1 (2017)Medical Terminology, Lesson 1: Introduction to Numbers, Locations, Colors, Body Systems and Organs. Also available Medical Terminology, Lesson 2: Introduction to Medical Conditions, Processes and Medical/Surgical Procedures & Medical Terminology, Lesson 3: Prefixes and Suffixes of Medical Conditions and Processes, Introduction to Blood and Electrolyte Markers and Indicators
Medical Terminology Introduction (2015)If you ever thought that medical terminology was too complicated for you, here's a great introduction. It will take some of the mystery out of medical language.
Anatomical Terms of Direction and Planes of SectionWhat IS that? WHERE is that? Success in anatomy and the medical field requires the ability to precisely describe locations of structures in the body. This video is an introduction to the terminology of anatomical directions, the anatomical position and planes of section.
Clinical Abbreviations Procedure - SESLHDPR 282 (2022)This document outlines responsibilities for the use of abbreviations and acronyms. It is to be read in conjunction with a list of abbreviations and acronyms that are acceptable for use in SESLHD. The list can also serve as a dictionary.
English Pronunciation Lesson for DoctorsThis is an English pronunciation lesson for doctors, nurses and other health and medical professionals. Correct over 15 important words and practice them in sentences.
Recommendations for terminology, abbreviations and symbols used in medicines documentation (2016)One of the major causes of medication errors is the use of error-prone abbreviations and dose expressions. To promote patient safety, the Recommendations for Terminology, Abbreviations and Symbols used in Medicines Documentation sets out principles for safe, clear and consistent terminology for medicines, and safe terms, abbreviations and dose designations for medicines.