A Manual of General Pathology: Designed as an Introduction to the Practice of Medicine (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Joseph Frank Payne

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266534120 ISBN 13: 9780266534129

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A clear, foundational guide to general pathology for medical students and practitioners.

This introduction to general pathology presents the core processes that underlie disease, with an emphasis on how disease starts, develops, and can be understood in both medical and clinical terms. Written to help readers connect anatomical change with clinical practice, the work pairs explanations of basic concepts with practical context for study and examination.

This edition foregrounds pathology as a medical discipline, balancing histology, etiology, and clinical observation. It also discusses how pathogens, toxins, and physical injuries contribute to illness, and it surveys how time-tested pathology topics fit into medical teaching. The result is a compact, accessible reference for building a solid grounding in general pathology.

• Foundational coverage of core disease processes such as inflammation, fever, and degeneration
• Discussion of etiological factors and their role in disease causation
• Integration of medical teaching with practical clinical insight
• Illustrations and examples that support hands-on study and review

Ideal for readers beginning medical study or seeking a compact refresher on the basics of general pathology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266534120
• ISBN 13: 9780266534129
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 567