Table of Contents

Pronunciation guide
Dictionary
Appendices
Biochemical references for values for blood
Biochemical reference values for urine
Biochemical reference values for faeces
Haematological reference values
Body mass index (BMI)
Formulae for calculating drug dosages
Alcohol: ABV and recommended intake
Immunization schedules
Essential skills clusters
Guidelines for resuscitation
The Human Rights Act
Religion and nursing practice
Health care websites
Degrees and diplomas
SI units
Abbreviations
The NMC code of professional conduct: standards for conduct, performance, and ethics

About the Author

Elizabeth Martin MA is a former managing editor at Market House Books Ltd. Tanya McFerran MA, SRN, RSCN, Cert. Ed. is senior lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University, UK.

Reviews

Review from previous edition: "[This Dictionary] is a comprehensive and easy access guide to common medical terms, allowing members of the profession to understand and competently deal with rare and specific conditions.' - Allison Crocker, theatre practitioner, Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Nursing Times"The ideal book for those on the front line of medicine." Northern Echo"Contains every definition a nurse could possibly need" Independent