{"product_id":"9780323292818","title":"Pathophysiology for the Health Professions - E- Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eA concise, easy-to-understand introduction to the fundamentals, \u003cb\u003eGould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 5th Edition \u003c\/b\u003ehelps you learn essential concepts of major diseases\/disorders and disease processes. Continuing in its well-known tradition of readability and vivid, full-color illustrations, the text is updated with the latest research and trends in human disease. Disorders are described by body system, with coverage of the interactions between systems, and special features help you apply the material to real-life situations. No matter which healthcare field you may enter, \u003cb\u003eGould’s Pathophysiology \u003c\/b\u003eprepares you for the conditions encountered in clinical practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions can easily be incorporated into a course as a prescribed book to students in the health care professions. The authors of this book are commended for their contribution to the literature on pathophysiology and its application to the health professions.\" \u003cb\u003eReviewed by:\u003c\/b\u003e Dr Benita Olivier, University of the Witwatersrand, \u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e: Oct 14\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003eConcise and readable approach\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e includes the information you need without being overwhelming, even if you have a limited scientific background. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnique \u003ci\u003eThink About\u003c\/i\u003e questions\u003c\/b\u003e alert you to important points and help with self-evaluation, test preparation, and review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWarning Signs\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e help you identify the pre-emptive signs of physiologic events such as strokes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmergency Treatment\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e give step-by-step instructions to follow for emergencies such as shock, cardiac arrest, and pneumothorax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eApply Your Knowledge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003equestions\u003c\/b\u003e ask you to use what you’ve learned to predict \u003ci\u003eWhat can go wrong with this structure or system?\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eReady References\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e in the appendix provide a quick lookup for anatomic terms, conversion tables, abbreviations and acronyms, diagnostic studies and tests, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey terms \u003c\/b\u003eare listed at the beginning of each chapter and defined within the text, covering the scientific terminology you need to know.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eResearch\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e discuss new developments, problem areas of pathophysiology, and complications associated with research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLearning objectives\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eand bulleted chapter summaries\u003c\/b\u003e help you focus on key concepts and information.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003eNEW \u003ci\u003eDefense\/Protective Mechanisms\u003c\/i\u003e section \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003econsolidates coverage of inflammation and healing, infection, and immunity.\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPDATED chapters \u003c\/b\u003eare reorganized with a building-block method that presents content in a more logical and systematic approach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPDATED format for individual disorders\u003c\/b\u003e includes 1) background, 2) pathophysiology, 3) etiology, 4) signs and symptoms, 5) diagnoses, 6) possible related complications\/disorders, and 7) treatments\/research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! \u003ci\u003ePathophysiology of Body Systems\u003c\/i\u003e chapters\u003c\/b\u003e begin with a brief review of normal anatomy and physiology and show the interrelatedness and the interactions between systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW authors\u003c\/b\u003e bring a fresh and contemporary approach to the content while keeping true to the integrity of Barbara Gould’s original text.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Health Sciences","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47070241095920,"sku":"9780323292818","price":86.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780323292818_p0.jpg?v=1763682675","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780323292818","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}