Completely updated, with a new companion CD-ROM bound into the back, Pathophysiology for the Health Professions continues to present the essential concepts of disease processes. Intentionally not meant to be inclusive, this popular text focuses on major disorders and other selected disorders to provide a concise, easy-to-understand introduction to the fundamentals. Understanding this basic information enables students to apply that knowledge to other disorders that will be encountered in subsequent courses and clinical practice.

• Challenge questions at the end of each review section transition the student from the normal anatomy and physiology into pathophysiology.
• Thinkabout boxes are scattered throughout the text and include questions designed to alert students to important points that may have been missed.
• Emergency treatment boxes summarize emergency treatment for an acute situation.
• Basic diagnostic tests and treatments are included for each of the major disorders to provide awareness of the impact of certain diseases on a patient and the individualized care that may be needed.
• Each chapter begins with a set of learning objectives and concludes with a brief bulleted summary plus a short series of study questions.

Section I Basic Concepts of Disease Processes
1. Introduction to Pathophysiology
2. Inflammation and Healing
3. Immunity and Abnormal Responses
4. Infection
5. Neoplasm
6. Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Imbalances

Section II The Effects of Altered Status/Growth and Development of Disease Process
7. Congenital and Genetic Disorders
8. Diseases Associated with Adolescence
9. The Relationship Between Pregnancy and Disease
10. Aging and Disease Processes
11. Effects of Immobility
12. The Influence of Stress
13. Pain
14. Substance Abuse
15. Environmental Hazards
16. Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Selected Therapies

Section III Pathophysiology of the Systems
17. Blood and Lymphatic Disorders
18. Cardiovascular Disorders
19. Respiratory Disorders
20. Digestive System Disorders
21. Urinary System Disorders
22. Acute Neurologic Disorders
23. Chronic Neurologic Disorders
24. Disorders of the Eye and Ear
25. Endocrine Disorders
26. Musculoskeletal Disorders
27. Skin Disorders
28. Reproductive System Disorders

Appendices
Ready Reference 1 Conversion Tables
Ready Reference 2 Anatomic Terms
Ready Reference 3 Common Abbreviations and Acronyms
Ready Reference 4 Common Diagnostic Tests
Ready Reference 5 Example of a Medical History New!
Ready Reference 6 Disease Index New!
Ready Reference 7 Drug Index New!
Ready Reference 8 Additional Resources

Glossary
Index

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