Medical Language [With CDROM]

I recieved this book very quickly; an important factor since my class had already started. The seller responded right away and I had my book in 2 days!

THE BOOK CAME IN GOOD CONDITION, THE NEW PRICE WAS THE SAME AS THE BOOKSTORES USED PRICE. GOOD DEAL.

EXCELLENT book! It is very informative as well as well-written in a format that the average person will grasp. There is a lot to it, but it gives plenty of exercises to help you through this process. I think for the time you must invest in grasping the concept that this book is well worth the effort to work with.

Background: In an attempt to restart a career in medicine or nursing, I have purchased about $500 in medical books in the last couple months. In that time, I have spent literarly probably 50 hours doing 2 things 1) combing the shelves of bookstores (4 different big chain stores and a medical books store) and 2) Going through countless products and reviews online. I now own many of the classic medical books in a number of different medical areas. Conclusion: This book, while apparently not well known, is however one of the best in existence, right up there with "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine"; except for people who are not yet in medical/nursing school. I know that seems like incredible praise, but if you don't believe me, see if you can find it at a local store, and check it out for yourself. This book covers it all: systems, structures, functions, diseases, signs/symptoms, tests, treatments, procedures, mnemonic devices (memory aids), medications, careers, legal/legislative/policy issues, etc. All which is to just to say, it is *Extremely Thorough*. However, it is far from boring or drab. It presents information as clearly and memorably as can be done. Graphically, this book is *a pleasure* to read; and organizes info better than any book I have seen. Use of etymology (word history) and pronounciation guides are extremely well done. Additionally, the CD rom is *AMAZING*. Well designed, easy to use, with tons of games, a great user interface, and limitless possibilities to construct your own study sets. Additionally, it has loads of well designed animated clips to explain all sorts of things. Whether you have no medical education whatsoever, or have alreaady finished a pre-med or pre-health program and want to enroll in a graduate medial program;.you should get this book and plan to spend a great deal of time with it. I can be reached at solon underscore smith at hotmail dot com (written that way to avoid spam).