ABSTRACT

This best-selling classic has now been fully revised, expanded and updated. It has established itself over ten years and with three previous editions as the essential handbook for study and daily reference. Medical Receptionists and Secretaries Handbook, Fourth Edition contains vital information for all staff enabling them to work efficiently and effectively both within the NHS and private medical sectors. It encourages an understanding of the importance of administrative staff in providing high standards of patient care and promotes teamwork throughout the whole healthcare environment. No medical receptionist, secretary or healthcare administrator should be without it!

chapter 1|44 pages

The National Health Service

chapter 2|32 pages

Patient (customer) care

chapter 3|14 pages

Communication

chapter 4|40 pages

Law, ethics and medicine

chapter 7|20 pages

The hospital service

chapter 8|10 pages

Private medicine

chapter 10|20 pages

Using information technology

chapter 11|10 pages

Medical terminology and clinical aspects

chapter 14|6 pages

Training and development

chapter 15|6 pages

Complementary medicine