\u003cp\u003e\"This [book] is a guide to improving writing, with a major focus on demonstrating proper English grammar and compositionÖ.This is a must have reference to be kept at the writer's side.\" \u003cb\u003eScore:100, 5 stars\u003c/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e--\u003ci\u003eDoody's\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow you can learn and apply the basic principles of writing style, composition, grammar, word usage, and misusage, to the field of health care.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the \u003ci\u003eHealth Professionals Style Manual\u003c/i\u003e you will learn to improve your message and communicate more effectively. With up-to-date resources and references, these are just some of the rules and tools you will learn to use in your own writing:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eStyle and Substance\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eArt of Effective Writing\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTips and Pitfalls\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRedundancies, Euphemisms, and Cliches\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eComputers and the Internet\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCommon Abbreviations and Acronyms\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCommonly Misspelled Words\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUsing Prefixes and Suffixes\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCommon Proofreader's Marks\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eElectronic Resources\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're a researcher, student or professional specializing in the health related professions, this new, handy guide will help you improve your writing style and hone your grammar and word usage skills.\u003c/p\u003e