Rev. ed. of: Medical assisting / Lucille Keir, Barbara A. Wise, Connie Krebs. 5th ed. c2003.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Health care providers -- The medical assistant -- Medical ethics and liability -- Professional communications -- Medical terminology -- Oral and written communications -- Facility and records management -- Collecting fees -- Health care coverage -- Medical office management -- Anatomy and physiology of the human body -- Preparing for clinical duties -- Beginning the patient's record -- Physical examinations and assessment procedures -- Specimen collection and laboratory procedures -- Diagnostic tests, X-rays, and procedures -- Minor surgery in the medical office -- Assisting with medications -- Emergencies, acute illness, accidents, and recovery -- Behaviors influencing health -- Explore, enter, and succeed in employment.