This book is an introduction to the vast topic of medical English. It will not only help you to improve your English, but is also an introduction to the world of medical jargon. It is intended to help health care professionals who need English for their work but do not speak the language on a day-to-day basis. It will be valuable for medical students, residents, nurses, doctors, and everybody else involved in the health care industry.
By:
Ramón Ribes,
Pablo R. Ros
Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Country of Publication: Germany
Edition: 1st ed. 2005. 2nd printing 2008
Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 700g
ISBN: 9783540254287
ISBN 10: 3540254285
Pages: 199
Publication Date: 19 October 2005
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Reading, Listening, Talking and Writing. Self-evaluation.- Grammar in Use.- Scientific Literature.- Talks and Courses.- Some of the Most Frequent Mistakes Made by Doctors Speaking in English.- Latin and Greek Terminology.- Acronyms and Abbreviations.- The Clinical History.- Conversation Survival Guide.