Study Guide for Kinn's the Medical Assistant : An Applied Learning Approach

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Edition: 10th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-03-09
Publisher(s): Elsevier Science Health Science div
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Summary

This guide enhances understanding of the theory and applications presented in Kinn's The Medical Assistant: An Applied Learning Approach, 10th Edition. Specially designed to parallel material in the book, this helpful study guide provides in-depth study and review of the most important medical assisting concepts and skills. Each chapter is filled with pedagogical features that help enhance the teaching and learning experience, including chapter outlines and learning objectives, as well as relevant material focusing on personal qualities, skills, responsibilities, types of patient education, and legal/ethical issues. A variety of exercises test content knowledge and critical thinking skills, including vocabulary review, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true/false questions. End of chapter quizzes test understanding of concepts presented in the entire chapter. Procedure Checklists for every procedure covered in the main text. Students can tear out the checklists and provide to the instructor for evaluation. English-Spanish terms help bilingual students master key content. The most current content and competencies associated with CAAHEP and ABHES, including IV Therapy, Patient Education, and Documentation. Cross references from the Connections theme in each chapter of the main text to relevant exercises in study guide. Additional exercises, such as Skills & Concepts, Word Puzzles, Case Studies, Work Applications, and Internet Activities enhance the learning experience.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Becoming a Successful Student
The Healthcare Industry
Introduction to Medical Assisting
The Medical Assisting Profession
Professional Behavior in the Workplace
Interpersonal Skills and Human Behavior
Medicine and Ethics
Medicine and Law
Administrative Medical Assisting
Computers in the Medical Office
Telephone Techniques
Scheduling Appointments
Patient Reception and Processing
The Office Environment and Daily Operations
Written Communications and Document Processing
Health Information in the Medical Office
Documentation and Medical Records Management
Health Information Management
Privacy and Risk Management
Billing and Coding Procedures
Basics of Diagnostic Coding
Basics of Procedure Coding
Third-Party Reimbursement
The Health Insurance Claim Form
Professional Fees, Billing, and Collecting
Financial and Practice Management
Banking Services and Procedures
Management of Practice Finances
Medical Practice Management and Human Resources
Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service
Assisting with Medical Specialties
Assisting with Medical Emergencies
Career Development
Career Development and Life Skills
Patients Bill of Rights
Claim Form Comparison Charts
English-Spanish Phrases
Procedure Charting Examples
Glossary
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