Pathophysiology for the Health Professions

Pathophysiology for the Health Professions is a fundamental pathophysiology text designed specifically for students in any health professions field. It emphasizes the basic principles of disease processes in a clinical context, supported by concrete examples. The first two sections cover basic concepts of pathophysiologic processes such as inflammation and infections, as well as conditions that may alter a patient's health status by mimicking pathophysiological processes or affecting the process of disease. The last section on disorders of the body systems highlights commonly occurring problems and selected topics relevant to each system. Chapters in this section follow a consistent format, including a review of anatomy and physiology, concepts of disease, and specific disorders.

Key terms at the beginning of each chapter - help to identify new vocabulary

"Think About" questions at the end of the Sections help to focus students on the key points of what they've just learnt

Short-answer study questions at the end of each Chapter give students the chance to measure their own understanding of the material

Case Studies at the end of the Body Systems Section - helps to build critical thinking skills and encourage practical application of knowledge

Tables that condense important information - makes reference easier

Appendices present commonly used reference topics.

Full-colour illustrations - coding through the text for easier understanding of the course of the disease

"Challenge" boxes - for follow-up discussions on normal function

"Emergency Care" sections throughout the book that help to describe emergency systems necessary to specific situations

"Warning Signs" - these describe signs and symptoms of diseases and disorders that students should be alert to

A glossary that defines all key terms from each chapter - underlining the new terminology for easy revision.

Barbara E. Gould, MeD, School of Health Sciences, Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto, Ontario, Canada