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Book SynopsisGain insight on diseases and treatment options for better patient care!
Explore human diseases and disorders…from a patient’s perspective!
Join the generations of students who have relied on this popular text to introduce them to common human diseases and disorders. Its concise, well-organized approach makes learning about the conditions nearly painless! You’ll better understand your patient’s condition and more easily form a plan of care. And it emphasizes the condition from the perspective of the patient, so you can empathize with the patient as you’re providing care. You’ll want to keep this book long after you’ve finished your program!
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Save it for your medical library. “Great textbook. Made a class I thought was going to be dreadfully boring into one of my favorite classes. You'll learn a lot more about your health and the health of your family. Definitely hanging on to this one.”- K., Online Reviewer;
Great Content. “This was required for my class, but I’m really enjoying the content. Great information on sign/symptoms, causes, etiology, treatment and prevention of so many diseases.”- Emily, Online Reviewer;
Five Stars. “Great book for class. Clear concise wording. Straight to the point, easy to follow and read.”- Joyce, Online Reviewer.
Table of Contents
- 1. The Disease Process
- 2. Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies
- 3. Pain and Its Management
- 4. Infectious and Communicable Diseases
- 5. Cancer
- 6. Congenital Diseases and Disorders
- 7. Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
- 8. Skin Diseases and Disorders
- 9. Musculoskeletal Diseases and Disorders
- 10. Nervous System Diseases and Disorders
- 11. Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders
- 12. Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System Diseases and Disorders
- 13. Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders
- 14. Digestive System Diseases and Disorders
- 15. Urinary System Diseases and Disorders
- 16. Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders
- 17. Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders
- Appendix 1. Diagnostic Procedures
- Appendix 2. Abbreviations
- Glossary
