{"product_id":"dorlands-dictionary-of-medical-acronyms-and-abbreviations-paperback-9780323932608","title":"Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations (Paperback \/ softback) 9780323932608","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eDorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThousands of acronyms, abbreviations, symbols, and their definitions—at your fingertips in seconds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDorland (Edited by), Sean Webb (Series edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780323932608, Elsevier Health Sciences\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 1 November 2022\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e496 pages\u003cbr\u003e27 x 18 x 3.1 cm, 0.45 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eQuick, convenient shortcuts abound in the language of every health care setting, but these abbreviations and acronyms can be confusing and, if misunderstood or misused, can hinder effective communication. Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations, 8th Edition, takes the uncertainty out of using and interpreting the thousands of terms used in a multitude of medical specialties. Arranged alphabetically for quick reference, this up-to-date Dorland’s dictionary is an essential resource for virtually any medical abbreviation you may encounter.\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cp\u003eProvides more than 90,000 comprehensive definitions for acronyms, abbreviations, and symbols—in one reliable, easy-to-manage reference. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cp\u003eContains COVID-19-related acronyms and abbreviations, both in a stand-alone section and incorporated throughout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIncludes many new terms from a wide variety of fields such as billing and coding, pharmacy, pediatrics, epidemiology, microbiology, veterinary medicine, new medical societies and associations, and health-related government agencies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFeatures a separate section on symbols used as abbreviations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLists abbreviations to avoid, including Joint Commission and Institute for Safe Medication Practices abbreviations that are not to be used. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cp\u003eeBook version included with purchase. Your eBook allows you to access to the contents of this book on a variety of devices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSymbols\u003cbr\u003eAbbreviations to Avoid\u003cbr\u003eCOVID-19 Acronyms and Abbreviations\u003cbr\u003eAeZ Acronyms and Abbreviations\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Medicine [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Medicine\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Medicine%20%5BM%5D%22\"\u003eM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Elsevier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46651168096536,"sku":"9780323932608","price":32.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780323932608_c3a6c2a2-e663-42d4-8b71-01b976e0984a.jpg?v=1694993517","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/dorlands-dictionary-of-medical-acronyms-and-abbreviations-paperback-9780323932608","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}