Tessier is not a very good reference book. I have one but
Posted By: me on 2007-04-14
In Reply to: Thanks...sm - Curious
haven't used it in years. I would suggest getting a Stedman's. I believe they just had a new one come out either this year or last year. There is new equipment all the time, so an updated book would save you lots of time from searching on-line.
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Just started podiatry, need good reference book.
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Updating surgical references - new Stedmans Word Book, Tessier Surgery Book or others - best one in
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Was it the Surgery Word Book by Tessier? nm
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Surgical Word Book (Tessier, NOT Stedman's). nm
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Tessier's as mentioned & Surgical Word Book
By far, Tessier Surgical Word Book! The Bomb!
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Tessier's Surgical Word book is great for ops
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The Surgical Word Book by Claudia Tessier (see message)
is set up like that. It is black with silver and GREEN lettering.
Love, love, LOVE this book! Good luck!
Also onelook.com as the Dorland's links right off there. Book would be Tessier's Surgical Word
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Has anyone used Tessier paper back version 5 x 8 book with over 2000 pages - does that make it hard
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Reference book
We use Radiology Imaging Words & Phrases by Health Professions Institute as one of our references - this is a great book and covers all modalities.
reference book
I'd suggest Tessier's Surgical Words. The best book for op notes in my opinion.
oncology reference book
I don't do radiology, but for oncology I highly recommend Stedman's Oncology Words. 
Reference Book Questions
I am a new MT, I am in the process of purchasing MT reference books. I have heard that Greggs and Stedmans are good reference books. I wanted to find out the books that are used the most, please let me know which books that you use so I can make a good decision on how I spend this money on books.
Thank you in advance
Angie
angifogg@aol.com
Drug Reference Book
I love Drake & Drake Pharmaceutical Word Book.
reference book advice
I need to update a couple of my books, namely surgery and equipment words and lab words. I have never used an electronic reference and wondering if anyone has and find it easier to use. I just dread another "thing" I have click my mouse on, but wondering if that is actually quicker than looking up in a book. Also.. I see there is some "wild card search" on Stedman's and has anyone used that and how does it work. Thanks!
Thank you so much for your very helpful reply. I do have and did look in my reference book but want
handling words with a combining 'o' not using a hyphen and was having trouble finding one. I have Stedmans Radiology 4th edition, which I scanned, circled the words, and faxed them to her. Her response was "The reference book I use is "Words of Radiology" by Kaye Atkinson" I did a Google and it is a 2nd edition book published in 1995, publisher no longer in business.
After re reading my OP I see that I spelled both incorrectly which is why they differed in Stedmans, but agree no hyphens.
Anyway, this QA person came with the clinic the company I work for bought, is related to every one in the clinic, sees all/knows all/does all. Her response is that is the way we have always done things. Sent a copy of our e-mails, her response, and my research findings to my manager. Will see how she wants to handle this in the morning.
Thanks to the others who responded below.
Agreed--great little reference book!
It's one of the thinner books but sure packs a whallop when it comes to saving research time! 
prosthetics/orthotics reference book needed
Does anybody have one for sale or know where I can get one for a reasonable price? I've just started doing occasional notes for Prosthetics and I'm not having much luck finding reference materials. I've checked Barnes and Noble and ebay and have Googled like crazy, but I really don't have $150.00 to spend on a good reference book, especially as I only do this account occasionally.
Thank you!
Stedman's has a plastic surgery reference book. If
you are just going to be doing plastic surgery you might could get by with that and a drug book. I use an electronic version of Quick Look and I like that, not sure how different the book might be, but either Quick Look or Drake & Drake are good drug books.
The drug books are updated every year, though I only get a new one about every other year. I believe the plastic surgery book has been updated within the past year, so should be a good resource. You can check the classified board here and e-bay and you might be able to find books cheaper, just be sure you are getting the most current edition. You can go to Stedman's website to verify current edition if needed.
I have never needed another reference book since discovering GOOGLE. No joke.
And I am a nut about getting things right. And I had many many books. Don't need them. I got a Quick Book Drug Book and loaded it on my computer......and add to it when I need to add a new drug which is just about every day. And I got a Steadman's Dictionary........same thing. I add to it when I need to. They are the foundation of a notebook to add words to.
Tessier's is great! Used in combo with the Sted's Ortho and you're good! nm
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Does anyone have a GOOD reference
Site for findings doctors in any state? I use the Dr - 411 and it's okay, but I would really love some input on any others that are really good.
Thanks!
Need a good podiatry reference
and I do not see one on the stedmans.com unless podiatry is rolled in with another specialty and I'm just missing it. Any recommendations?
Thanks bunches and happy MT week!
Here is a good doctor reference.
http://www.healthcarehiring.com/cgi-bin/providers.cgi?state=MO
Scroll down to bottom and you can search by state. 
a good reference site
docboard.org is a great site as well. Search by name, state, gives address, speciality, etc.
Need good reference/webiste suggestions
I am brand new to this speciality and I am actually really liking it... but I am having trouble finding certain equipment... I was wondering if any of you have any favorite books or websites that have hard to find surgical tools/equipment?
I saw that Stedman's has one out--is that any good?
Thanks for any info!!
Looking for a good lab test reference site...
.. can anyone suggest some? I'm looking for something that lists all lab tests and their normal ranges... also a description of what each test is done for would be nice, but not necessary.
TIA!
Does anyone know of any good reference sites for PT notes?
Need good internet reference for doctors
The several places I have stored for some reason gone out of the business. Need to look up these names when not spelled which is almost never. Thanks.
Good reference site for drugs and various others -
MT911.com
Reference for Op reports, anyone know of any good online ones??
Having a tough time with Ops - does anyone know of some good reference sites to refer to?
Anybody know of any good sites for surgical term reference? nm
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Can anyone recommend any good acute care reference books
I am thinking of changing from clinic to acute care transcription. Can anyone recommend any good reference books that I should have? TIA
40,000+ is good in my book
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Good business book
Before I started many moons ago, I got some reading material regarding starting a business, went and saw an accountant for a consultation, called IRS and talked with them so I knew what I needed prior to doing this. Basically you need all recepits that pertain to your business that you use as a business write-off. Check with your city to see if you need a business license. But do some research and ask the "experts" as each one of is different and I don't want to give bad advice. So spend some money and time researching it.
good op note book
Can anybody give me advice as to a good op note book to buy. I am starting a new job and have never done op notes and would like any advice anyone can give me before I buy the wrong thing. Thank you:)
Good Op note book
Having done operative notes for over 15 years, I have found THE SURGICAL WORD BOOK by Claudia Tessier to be the best resource available. Make sure it is the third edition which just came out last year and is their newest version. It will help you tremendously.
Looking for a really good Neuromuscular book
Looking for something that has muscular dystrophy, ALS, tests, antibodies all sorts of stuff. I am currently typing for a neuromuscular clinic that deals with all sorts of things. Would like a good book for references so I don't have to keep skipping screens to Google all the time. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Need a good drug book
My friend and I need to buy a new up-to-date brand name and generic drug book. I need the opinion of some good ones to look at and maybe buy. Thanks
My view is that the book is realy good and --sm
I do find it very helfpul. A lot of the entries can also be found by using Help in Word though.
Can anyone suggest a good, up to date abbreviation book? Thanks nm
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so is a good grammar book found at any bookstore or online--sm
for HALF the price and their guidelines do not change every six months in them. You know, you people hate AAMT because of them selling the american MT out and condoning outsourcing to China, but then you turn around and buy into their money grabbing scam of their BOS book, which changes its mind every six months just to make you buy another book. How blind!!
The Dorland's Cardiology Word Book is good, too. Might find books at half.com even if a few years
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Gotta get the Stedman's Ortho & Rehab Words. Wheeless encylopedia is a good site to book
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Just make a note in your book and go on. Every book I read you can find an error
or 2. Nobody is perfect. Lucky you only paid $60. New it is $80 or more.
I would buy book by Dog Whisperer. His TV shows covers things like this and would think his book mi
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Tessier useless??? OMG!
I could not work without my Tessier. It's open all day and the pages flying. A real must for every MT who does op notes.
I use both Stedman's and Tessier
Stedman's for any equipment or materials and Tessier for names of procedures, surgical positions and maneuvers, etc. I also use Google a lot.
Good anatomy book is "Gray's Anatomy" (Running Press), soft cover, and inexpensive
more on Claudia Tessier...research and see for yourself...
Press Release
MoHCA Appoints Tessier as Executive Director
Mobile Healthcare Alliance Chair Ann Geyer Announces Appointment of Claudia Tessier, CAE, as MoHCA's Executive Director
WASHINGTON DC, September 1, 2001
Mobile Healthcare Alliance (MoHCA) is a not-for-profit organization formed to help healthcare vendors and providers influence the adoption of standard practices in mobile data management to ensure professional practices and patient trust. It announces now the selection of Claudia Tessier, CAE, as its Executive Director.
Tessier will direct MoHCA activities throughout the United States and internationally from its Washington DC office. She brings to MoHCA 18 years of association executive experience and leadership in healthcare informatics. She currently serves as chair of ASTM's standards committee E31 for healthcare informatics and is a member of numerous standards organizations including ANSI Health Informatics Standards Board and ISO TC 215 on Health Informatics.
"Mobile health care will facilitate a revolution in health care, and I am excited to head this organization, which will help providers and vendors address the issues of security standards, interoperability, and information management," said Tessier.
"Tessier's experience in data capture and health informatics standards provides an exciting background for MoHCA to become the leading organization to address privacy, interoperability, and user issues in mobile data management," noted Ann Geyer, Chair of the MOCHA Board of Directors.
Palm, Inc. is one of the founding members of MoHCA. "Many mobile healthcare applications are very promising, but user acceptance and confidentiality must first be resolved," said Dan Glessner, Director of Enterprise Marketing at Palm. "We are pleased that MoHCA has attracted an executive director of Tessier's caliber. She has the necessary experience and expertise to assist the board in developing MoHCA as the leader in resolving the issues that will enable widespread adoption of mobile healthcare applications."
"The healthcare industry presents a huge potential market for mobile technology products, but there are real issues related to data integration standards as well as data privacy and security. MoHCA is an excellent forum for really understanding the requirements and developing workable standards and best practices. With Tessier to lead and help grow the organization, MoHCA's ability to influence positive action is greatly enhanced," noted Paul Steinichen, Vice President of Enterprise Technology Solutions at First Consulting Group.
MoHCA Members
The diverse membership of MoHCA is unified by a shared interest of ensuring that mobile applications are incorporated into healthcare processes with appropriate regard for the privacy, confidentiality, and security of health information.
MoHCA Members include wireless carriers, application developers, device manufacturers, system integrators, technology consultants, practitioners, healthcare professional societies, and healthcare organizations.
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For further information:
Ann Geyer
Chair, MoHCA Board of Directors
209-754-9130
ageyer@tunitas.com
Claudia Tessier, CAE
Executive Director, MoHCA
202-452-0889
ctessier@mohca.org
Website: www.mohca.org
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