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MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY / DICTIONARIES

Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary (MedLine Plus)

Online Medical Dictionary

Medical Abbreviations Dictionary

Medical Terminology Root and Suffix Lists

Medical Terminology Combining Forms List - Use the PDF search function to find specific terms

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medical news & journal articles

PubMed Search of Medical Journals (Natl. Library of Medicine)

eMedicine Search

Health News Review  - News, plus summary of how it will impact patients

Highwire Library of the Sciences and Medicine Search

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)

New England Journal of Medicine

open media network (OMN) - Download videos and podcasts covering health topics

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Association of Medical Assistants

Health Occupations Students of America

South Carolina Medical Association

South Carolina Society of Medical Assistants (AAMA SC Chapter)

American Hospital Association

American Medical Association

American Medical Billing Association

American Academy of Professional Coders

SAFETY, INFECTION CONTROL & ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE

Healthcare Wide Hazards Module (OSHA)

Occupational Health for Healthcare Providers Links (Medline)

APIC Infection Control Standards and Guidelines

Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings (CDC)

Universal Precautions for Prevention of Transmission of HIV and Other Bloodborne Infections

Healthcare Associated Infections

PATIENT EXAMS / VITAL SIGNS / COLLECTING SPECIMENS

Basic Clinical Skills: Physical Exam Study Guides (Univ. of Florida)

A Practical Guide to Clinical Medicine (Univ. of San Diego)  - performing a clinical exam

Clinical Calculators

CyberPatient Simulator

Blood Collection: Routine Venipuncture & Specimen Handling

Cardiac Arrhythmia

ECG Library

EKG Arrhythmia Review

Auscultation Assistant (Heart Murmurs & Breath Sounds)

HIPAA

South Carolina HIPAA Tools

U.S. HHS HIPAA Information  - FAQ, privacy rules, HIPAA Statute, etc.

HIPAA Sample Forms & Manual

CODING / INSURANCE

ICD-9 Coding Tools from Family Practice Management

U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - FAQs, forms, coding, glossary

Ritecode.com Free Coding and Med Term Quizzes

BC Advantage - Articles, news, tips, FAQs

Practice Management (AAFP)  - Coding, records management, EHR, etc. guidance & tips

For the Record Magazine  - Coding and records management articles, tips, and columns

ETHICS

AMA Ethics Resource Center

ONLINE TEXTBOOKS

ebrary via Jones e-global - Thousands of textbooks. Get password in MMTc Library, Room 210

Free Books for Doctors  - Links to free online textbooks

MedicalStudent.com Digital Library  - Links to free online textbooks

National Library of Medicine

SC HealthNet Library Catalog (MUSC, USC and other SC Medical Libraries)

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES & RESOURCES

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

National Center for Health Statistics

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Department of Health and Human Services

 - Medical Privacy & HIPAA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

 - OSHA Health Care Facilities

 - OSHA Safety & Health Topics

PHLEBOTOMY

Minimum Specimen (Blood) Requirements, Pediatric Nursing

Phlebotomy and Blood Labs Tutorials

Phlebotomy Internet Resources (Austin Community College) - forms, tutorials

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Emergency Medicine Medical Reference

Hands-Only CPR Video and Information (American Heart Assn)

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