This updated edition features expanded chapters examining geriatrics and pediatrics, diagnostic imaging, medical and surgical specialties, and clinical laboratory safety and regulations. All facets of the medical assistant profession, from pharmacology, clinical laboratory, OSHA and CLIA guidelines, law and ethics, and nutrition, are thoroughly covered within the AAMA role delineation statement. Comprehensive Medical Assisting 2E has a distinct supplements package that includes a study guide disk, student workbook, video series and CD-ROM that can be purchased separately ? Increased number of case studies and simulations place material in real world context ? More critical thinking questions ? Procedures located at chapter end so as not to distract from content ? Color photographs illustrate concepts