by P.H.Collin (Author), KathyRooney (Editor)
Terms covered include diseases, symptoms, medical practices, instruments, common drugs and biological terms. With definitions written in clear, simple English, each with phonetic pronunciation and encyclopaedic commentary, this book is ideal for newcomers to nursing and student nurses - and especially for nurses whose first language is not English.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 672
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 18 Aug 2003
ISBN 10: 0747566348
ISBN 13: 9780747566342
Book Overview: Very practical - compact pocket size and light weight enables nurses to carry this with them as an everyday reference Currently a huge demand for material for nurses whose first language is not English - last year, 47 per cent of new entrants to nursing in the UK came from abroad Very user-friendly - terms explained in clear, simple English, making the dictionary is ideal for both native and non-native speakers of English