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- ISBN-10 : 1416054391
- ISBN-13 : 978-1416054399
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The most comprehensive medical assisting resource available, Kinn’s The Medical Assistant, 11th Edition provides unparalleled coverage of the practical, real-world administrative and clinical skills essential to your success in health care. Kinn’s 11th Edition combines current, reliable content with innovative support tools to deliver an engaging learning experience and help you confidently prepare for today’s competitive job market.
Table of Content:
- Chapter 1: Becoming a Successful Student
- Who You are as a Learner: How Do You Learn Best?
- Time Management: Putting Time on Your Side
- Problem Solving and Conflict Management
- Study Skills: Tricks for Becoming a Successful Student
- Test-Taking Strategies: Taking Charge of Your Success
- Becoming a Critical Thinker: Making Mental Connections
- Connections
- Chapter 2: The Healthcare Industry
- The History of Medicine
- Medical Milestones
- Modern Medicine
- The National View of Healthcare
- Types of Healthcare Facilities
- Types of Medical Practice
- Healthcare Professionals
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Unit One: Introduction to Medical Assisting
- Chapter 3: The Medical Assisting Profession
- The History of Medical Assisting
- The Scope of Practice of a Medical Assistant
- A Career in Medical Assisting
- Professional Appearance
- Education and Training
- Professional Organizations
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 4: Professional Behavior in the Workplace
- The Meaning of Professionalism
- Work Ethics
- Characteristics of Professionalism
- Obstructions to Professionalism
- Professional Attributes
- Knowing the Facility and Its Employees
- Documentation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Substance Abuse
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 5: Interpersonal Skills and Human Behavior
- First Impressions
- Communication Paths
- The Process of Communication
- Warnings Against Advising a Patient
- Observing Carefully
- Abnormal Behavior Patterns
- Defense Mechanisms
- Conflict
- Boundaries
- Barriers to Communication
- Communication during Difficult Times
- Multicultural Issues
- Communicating during the Patient Encounter
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 6: Medicine and Ethics
- History of Ethics in Medicine
- Who Decides what is Ethical?
- The Role of the American Medical Association and its Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs in Issues of Ethics
- Making Ethical Decisions
- Current Opinions of the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs and Medicine’s Ethical Issues
- Ethics and the Human Genome
- Other Ethical Issues
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 7: Medicine and Law
- Jurisprudence and the Classifications of Law
- Anatomy of a Medical Professional Liability Lawsuit
- Arbitration
- Medical Professional Liability and Negligence
- Law and Medical Practice
- Physician Licensure and Registration
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Unit Two: Administrative Medical Assisting
- Chapter 8: Computer Concepts
- Computers Today
- Computer Basics
- Types of Computers
- Parts of the Computer
- Inside the Computer
- Peripheral Devices
- Adding a Program to a Computer
- File Formats
- Computer Networking
- Servers
- The Internet
- Browsers
- Using a Phone to Perform Computer Functions
- The Computer as a Co-Worker
- Computer Security
- Hipaa Regulations and Computers
- Electronic Signatures
- Computers and Ergonomics
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 9: Telephone Techniques
- Effective use of the Telephone
- Managing Telephone Calls
- Typical Incoming Calls
- Special Incoming Calls
- Handling Difficult Calls
- Emergency Calls
- Typical Outgoing Calls
- Telephone Services
- Using Long Distance and Special Services
- Office Telephone Equipment Needs
- Using a Telephone Directory
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 10: Scheduling Appointments
- Using Established Priorities for Appointment Scheduling
- Methods of Scheduling Appointments
- Advance Preparation
- Types of Appointment Scheduling
- Time Patterns
- Patient Wait Time
- Telephone Scheduling
- Scheduling Appointments for New Patients
- Scheduling Appointments for Established Patients
- Scheduling Other Types of Appointments
- Special Circumstances
- Failed Appointments
- No-Show Policy
- Increasing Appointment Show Rates
- Handling Cancellations and Delays
- Other Types of Appointments
- Planning for the Next Day
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 11: Patient Reception and Processing
- The Office Mission Statement
- The Reception Area
- Preparing for Patient Arrival
- Greeting the Patient
- Registration Procedures
- Showing Consideration for Patients’ Time
- Escorting and Instructing the Patient
- Medical Record Placement
- Challenging Situations
- The Friendly Farewell
- Patient Checkout
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 12: Office Environment and Daily Operations
- The Office Policy and Procedures Manual
- Opening the Office
- Preparing for the Day Ahead
- Patient Traffic Flow
- Visitors to the Office
- Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Duties
- Supplies and Equipment in the Physician’s Office
- Preventing Waste
- Lunch and Break Times
- Sending and Receiving E-Mail
- Internet Research
- Traveling for Business Purposes
- Basic Safety and Security in the Medical Office
- Emergency Preparedness
- Waste Storage and Destruction
- Ergonomics
- Identifying and Sharing Community Resources
- Closing the Office
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 13: Written Communications and Mail Processing
- Reflection on the Physician
- Writing Skills and Composing Tips
- Equipment and Supplies
- Letter Styles
- Spacing and Margins
- The Parts of a Letter
- Other Types of Written Communication
- Editing
- Developing a Portfolio
- U. S. Postal Service
- Mail Processing
- Using Mail Merge
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Unit Three: Health Information in the Medical Office
- Chapter 14: The Paper Medical Record
- The Importance of Medical Records
- Ownership of the Medical Record
- Creating an Efficient Medical Records Management System
- Organization of the Medical Record
- Contents of the Complete Case History
- Making Additions to the Patient’s Record
- Making Corrections and Alterations to Medical Records
- Keeping Records Current
- Transfer, Destruction, and Retention of Medical Records
- Releasing Medical Record Information
- Dictation and Transcription
- Filing Equipment
- Filing Supplies
- Filing Procedures
- Filing Methods
- Organization of Files
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 15: The Electronic Medical Record
- Executive Order to Promote Interoperability of EMR Systems
- Technologic Terms in Health Information
- Advantages and Disadvantages of the EMR
- Capabilities of EMR Systems
- Patients’ Concerns about the EMR
- Making Additions and Corrections to the EMR
- Nonverbal Communication with the Patient When Using the EMR
- The Nationwide Health Information Network
- Backup Systems for the EMR
- The Medical Assistant and the EMR
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 16: Health Information Management
- Evolution of the Profession
- Uses of Healthcare Data
- What are High-Quality Data?
- Challenges of Quality Assurance Problems
- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
- National Center for Health Statistics
- Total Quality Management
- Risk Management
- Acknowledging and Disclosing Medical Errors
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 17: Privacy in the Physician’s Office
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
- Permission to Disclose Protected Health Information
- HIPAA and Emergency Preparedness
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Unit Four: Billing and Coding Procedures
- Chapter 18: Basics of Diagnostic Coding
- Getting to Know the ICD-9-CM
- Structure of the ICD-9-CM
- Beginning the Coding Process
- Steps in ICD-9-CM Coding
- Special Coding Instructions
- Maximizing Third-Party Reimbursement
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 19: Basics of Procedural Coding
- Getting to Know the CPT
- The CPT Code
- Format of the CPT Coding Manual
- Content of the CPT Manual
- Beginning the Coding Process
- Using the Alphabetic Index
- Using the Main Text (Tabular Index)
- Surgery Coding
- Understanding Evaluation and Management Coding
- Anesthesia Coding
- Radiology Coding
- Coding for the Pathology and Laboratory Section
- Coding for the Medicine Section
- The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
- Coding Levels: CPT Versus HCPCS
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 20: Basics of Health Insurance
- Cycle of Health Insurance
- Types of Health Insurance
- Types of Insurance Benefits
- How Benefits are Determined
- Health Insurance Providers
- Commercial Insurance
- Understanding Insurance Plan Requirements
- Utilization Management/Utilization Review
- Verification of Insurance Benefits
- Precertification and Preauthorization
- Fee Schedules
- Deductibles and Co-Insurance
- Connections
- Chapter 21: The Health Insurance Claim Form
- Types of Claims
- Guidelines for Data Gathering
- Completing the CMS-1500 Form
- Guidelines for Reviewing Claims before Submission
- Preventing Rejection of Claims
- Checking the Status of a Claim
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 22: Professional Fees, Billing, and Collecting
- How Fees Are Determined
- Explaining Fees to Patients
- Bookkeeping Computations Used on Patient Accounts
- Comparison of Manual and Computerized Bookkeeping Systems
- Special Bookkeeping Entries
- Balancing the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Receivable Control
- Payment Options
- Insurance or Other Third-Party Payers
- Collection Procedures
- Medical Care for Those Who Cannot Pay
- Professional Courtesy
- Billing Minors
- Preparing Accounts for Collection Activity
- Collection Techniques
- Using Outside Collection Services
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Unit Five: Financial and Practice Management
- Chapter 23: Banking Services and Procedures
- Banking in Today’s Business World
- Checks
- The Banking System
- Bank Accounts
- Bill Paying and Check Writing
- Precautions for Accepting Checks
- Endorsements
- Bank Statements and Reconciliation
- Signature Cards
- Bonding
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 24: Financial and Practice Management
- What Is Accounting?
- Accounting Systems
- End of Day Summarizing
- Trial Balance of Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable Procedures
- Common Periodic Financial Reports
- Payroll Records
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 25: Medical Practice Management and Human Resources
- Today’s Office Managers
- Who’s in Charge?
- The New Office Manager
- Creating a Team Atmosphere
- Selecting the Right Staff Members
- Orientation and Training: Critical Factors for Successful Employees
- Using Performance Evaluations Effectively
- Staff Meetings
- Seeing the Whole Picture
- Office Management Tools
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 26: Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service
- Developing Marketing Strategies
- Promoting the Practice
- High-Quality Customer Service in the Medical Practice
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Unit Six: Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting
- Chapter 27: Infection Control
- Disease
- The Chain of Infection
- The Inflammatory Response
- Types of Infections
- Osha Standards for the Healthcare Setting
- Aseptic Techniques: Prevention of Disease Transmission
- Role of the Medical Assistant in Asepsis
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 28: Patient Assessment
- Medical History
- Understanding and Communicating with Patients
- Interviewing the Patient
- Assessing the Patient
- Documentation
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 29: Patient Education
- Patient Education and Models of Health and Illness
- The Teaching Plan
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 30: Nutrition and Health Promotion
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- The Food Guide Pyramid
- Nutritional Status Assessment
- Therapeutic Nutrition
- Reading Food Labels
- Food-Borne Diseases
- Food Contaminants
- Eating Disorders
- Obesity
- Health Promotion
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 31: Vital Signs
- Factors that may Influence Vital Signs
- Temperature
- Pulse
- Respiration
- Blood Pressure
- Anthropometric Measurement
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 32: Assisting with the Primary Physical Examination
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Primary Care Physician
- Physical Examination
- Principles of Body Mechanics
- Examination Sequence
- Role of the Medical Assistant
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Unit Seven: Assisting with Medications
- Chapter 33: Principles of Pharmacology
- Government Regulation
- Drug Abuse
- Drug Names
- Approaches to Studying Pharmacology
- Drug Interactions with the Body
- Factors that Affect Drug Action
- Classifications of Drug Actions
- Herbal and Alternative Therapies
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 34: Pharmacology Math
- Drug Labels
- Math Basics
- Systems of Measurement
- Calculating Drug Dosages for Administration
- Pediatric Dosages
- Reconstituting Powdered Injectable Medications
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 35: Administering Medications
- Safety in Drug Administration
- Drug Forms and Administration
- Principles of Intravenous Therapy
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Unit Eight: Assisting with Medical Specialties
- Chapter 36: Emergency Preparedness and Assisting with Medical Emergencies
- Safety in the Healthcare Facility
- Disposal of Hazardous Waste
- Emergency Preparedness
- Assisting with Medical Emergencies
- General Rules for Emergencies
- Common Office Emergencies
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 37: Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
- Examination of the Eye
- Examination of the Ear
- Examination of the Nose and Throat
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 38: Assisting in Dermatology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Diseases and Disorders
- Dermatologic Procedures
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 39: Assisting in Gastroenterology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System
- Diseases of the Liver and Gallbladder
- The Medical Assistant’s Role in the Gastrointestinal Examination
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 40: Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System
- Disorders of the Urinary System
- Pediatric Urologic Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
- Disorders of the Male Reproductive Tract
- The Medical Assistant’s Role in Urologic and Male Reproductive Examinations
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 41: Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Contraception
- Gynecologic Diseases and Disorders
- Pregnancy
- Menopause
- The Medical Assistant’s Role in Gynecologic and Obstetric Procedures
- Diagnostic Testing
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 42: Assisting in Pediatrics
- Normal Growth and Development
- Pediatric Diseases and Disorders
- Immunizations
- The Pediatric Patient
- The Medical Assistant’s Role in Pediatric Procedures
- Injury Prevention
- The Adolescent Patient
- Child Abuse
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 43: Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Musculoskeletal System
- Musculoskeletal Diseases and Disorders
- The Medical Assistant’s Role in Assisting with Orthopedic Procedures
- Specialized Diagnostic Procedures in Orthopedics
- Radiology
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Ambulatory Devices
- Assisting with Casting
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 44: Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Diseases and Disorders of the Central Nervous System
- Diseases of the Peripheral Nervous System
- Mental Health
- The Medical Assistant’s Role in the Neurologic Examination
- Diagnostic Testing
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 45: Assisting in Endocrinology
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System
- Diseases and Disorders of the Endocrine System
- Follow-Up for Patients with Diabetes
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 46: Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine
- The Respiratory System
- Ventilation
- Respiratory System Defenses
- Major Diseases of the Respiratory System
- The Medical Assistant’s Role in Pulmonary Procedures
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 47: Assisting in Cardiology
- Anatomy of the Heart
- Diseases and Disorders of the Heart
- Blood Vessels
- Vascular Disorders
- Diagnostic Procedures and Treatments
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 48: Assisting in Geriatrics
- Changes in Anatomy and Physiology
- The Medical Assistant’s Role in Caring for the Older Patient
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Unit Nine: Diagnostic Procedures
- Chapter 49: Principles of Electrocardiography
- The Electrical Conduction System of the Heart
- The Electrocardiograph
- Performing Electrocardiography
- Interpreting an ECG Strip
- Related Cardiac Diagnostic Tests
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 50: Assisting with Diagnostic Imaging
- Basic Principles of Radiography
- Radiographic Positioning
- Diagnostic Imaging Modalities
- Basic Radiographic Procedure
- Scheduling and Sequencing Diagnostic Imaging Procedures
- Radiation Safety
- Personnel Safety
- The Role of the Medical Assistant
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 51: Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory
- Role of the Clinical Laboratory in Patient Care
- Divisions of the Clinical Laboratory
- Laboratory Safety
- Laboratory Hazards
- Specimen Collection, Processing, and Storage
- Proper Handling, Processing, and Storage
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Laboratory Mathematics and Measurement
- Clinical Laboratory Equipment
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 52: Assisting in the Analysis of Urine
- Physiology of Urine Formation
- Collecting a Urine Specimen
- Routine Urinalysis
- Urine Toxicology
- Culturing the Urine
- Closing Comments
- Legal and Ethical Issues
- Connections
- Chapter 53: Assisting in Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture Equipment
- Routine Venipuncture
- Problems Associated with Venipuncture
- Specimen Recollection
- Capillary Puncture
- Pediatric Phlebotomy
- Chain of Custody
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 54: Assisting in the Analysis of Blood
- Hematology
- Collection of Blood Specimens
- Hemoglobin
- Red Blood Cell Count
- White Blood Cell Count
- Red Cell Indices
- Differential Cell Count
- Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
- Coagulation Testing
- Immunohematology
- Clinical Chemistry
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Cholesterol Testing
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 55: Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology
- Specimen Collection and Transport
- Classification of Microorganisms
- Microbiology Laboratory
- Identification of Pathogens in the Microbiology Laboratory
- Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
- Miscellaneous Microbiologic Testing
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Unit Ten: Assisting with Surgeries
- Chapter 56: Surgical Supplies and Instruments
- Minor Surgery Room
- Surgical Solutions and Medications
- Surgical Instruments
- Classifications of Surgical Instruments
- Specialty Instruments
- Care and Handling of Instruments
- Drapes, Sutures, and Needles
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Chapter 57: Surgical Asepsis and Assisting with Surgical Procedures
- Sterilization
- Surgical Procedures
- Assisting with Surgical Procedures
- Wound Care
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Unit Eleven: Career Development
- Chapter 58: Career Development and Life Skills
- What Does the Employer Want?
- Assessing Strengths
- Developing Career Objectives
- Knowing Personal Needs
- Finding a Job
- Developing a Résumé
- Cover Letter
- Job Applications
- Job Interview
- You Got the Job!
- Life Skills
- Closing Comments
- Connections
- Glossary
- Index
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