About this Book

This comprehensive, yet concise, new book provides highly practical guidance on every important aspect of medical assisting. It covers all of the topics that medical assistants must master to become credentialed, with a focus on the practical, how-to skills needed in the real world of medical assisting practice. Clear, expert coverage not only details how to perform all medical assisting responsibilities, but also explains why things are done in a particular way.

Features step-by-step procedures that include rationales and charting examples, where appropriate.

Contains exceptional chapters on anatomy and physiology and on Laboratory Skills in the Medical Office.

Includes coverage of legal and ethical issues.