Writing for the Health Professions (Second Edition)

By: Karl Terryberry

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Synopsis: Writing for the Health Professions (updated second edition) is an ideal companion for students in allied health programs, and a valuable reference guide for health professionals. This book teaches the principles of writing for the health professions and guides the reader through the fundamentals of writing essays, professional papers, documentation and research grants. This book can be used in a variety of ways, including in writing class for health care students, a reference text for students during their academic years, or as a resource guide for the practicing professional. Writing for the Health Professions assumes the reader has a working knowledge of basic language skills and builds on those skills with a functional approach to grammar, usage and style for medical-related topics and issues directly related to the professional health services environment. Throughout the book every chapter includes a variety of exercises and examples to promote student engagement and learning about writing for the health professions.