by Tracie Fuqua BS CMA (AAMA) (Retired )

Enhance your patient care with this concise, comprehensive guide to diseases and medical conditions! Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions, 8th Edition provides a basic knowledge of hundreds of diseases and disorders commonly seen in healthcare settings. Easy-to-understand, easy-to-use information traces the progression of each disease by body system, from signs and symptoms to diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and patient education. This edition adds new content on respiratory diseases like SARS-CoV-2, the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities, and new drug treatments. From noted Medical Assisting educator Tracie Fuqua, this practical textbook and handbook prepares you for success in the classroom, on board exams, and as a medical assistant or health professional.

NEW! Content alignment with the 2022 revised competencies for Medical Assisting Education set forth by CAAHEP

NEW section on supportive care expands the discussion of topics such as home health, palliative, emotional and family guidance, and hospice, for conditions for which there are no cures

NEW content includes the latest diagnostic measures and treatment modalities, as well as updates on common and new drug treatments

NEW content on respiratory diseases and conditions includes SARS-CoV-2 and its variants

NEW! Multiple-choice quiz questions at the end of each chapter provide practice for classroom and board exams

More than 500 high-quality medical illustrations and clinical photos (many are new or updated) clarify difficult concepts and depict medical conditions

Concise, consistent monograph-style presentation features body-system chapters that discuss each disease and its description, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, prevention, and patient teaching

Critical thinking and real-life application is promoted through Challenge scenarios with questions, Critical Thinking Exercises, and Enrichment boxes

Alert! boxes provide clinical tips, including safety precautions and best practices

ICD-10 codes with each disease provide practice in identifying the appropriate insurance codes

Learning features in each chapter simplify your study with a chapter outline, learning objectives, and key terms

Learning resources on the Evolve website include multiple-choice and critical thinking questions

Student workbook includes a wealth of review exercises and practice activities toreinforce your understanding of important concepts from the text. Available separately