Anatomy & Physiology

An introduction for nursing and healthcare

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

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An accessible text which covers the essentials of anatomy and physiology required by a range of health professions. Anatomy & Physiology is the ideal introduction to the subject for student nurses, midwives, operating department practitioners, paramedics, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, trainee nursing associates, and other allied health professionals. Written in an engaging and accessible style, the book helps readers to:learn the language of anatomy and physiology by explaining new terms clearly in the text and in a comprehensive glossaryunderstand the key anatomical structures and physiological functionsappreciate what happens during disease, with boxes throughout to highlight the clinical relevance, and more detailed explanations of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and cancerapply this knowledge in healthcare contexts Bonus online material The following material to accompany the book is provided free of charge online:four additional chapters to help readers extend their knowledge a variety of self-assessment questions for every chapter The clear, reader-friendly presentation will aid understanding of a subject which is often viewed as challenging but is essential throughout a healthcare career.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2020-09-15
Mått200 x 265 x 20 mm
Vikt1 124 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor416
FörlagLantern Publishing Ltd
ISBN9781908625731

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Pamela Minett (BSc (Hons), Biological sciences) is the author of educational textbooks including Child Care & Development, now in its 7th edition, and The Environment Explained series. She is also co-author, with David Wayne and David Rubenstein, of Human Form & Function. Pamela is an experienced teacher and publisher and has been an examiner in Human Biology for various awarding bodies. She was a director of the Book Trust and was Chair of the former Scientific and Technical Group of the Society of Authors.Dr Laura Ginesi (PhD; BSc (Hons); PGCE; Cert. HE) is an applied physiologist with more than 30 years’ experience of physiological education. Currently working at the University of East Anglia as an Associate Tutor, Laura gained experience across the FE/HE sector teaching a wide range of students who are destined for the healthcare professions. She is also an antenatal educator, life coach and co-author, with Catharine Jenkins and Bernie Keenan, of Dementia Care at a Glance. In addition, she is a Fellow of the International Stress Management Association (ISMA) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her interest in wellbeing, nutrition and stress management first arose through research concerning long-term blood pressure regulation.

Preface; Acknowledgements; About the authors; Acronyms and abbreviations; How to use this book1 Introduction2 Histology3 The skin4 The musculoskeletal system5 The cardiovascular system6 The respiratory system7 The digestive system8 The urinary system9 The nervous system10 The sensory system11 The endocrine system12 The reproductive systems13 The human genome14 Immunity15 Disease16 Multisystem disordersGlossary; Figure acknowledgements; IndexSupplementary chapters available online at www.lanternpublishing.com/AandP:17 Physiological measurements18 Principles of drug action19 Nutrition20 Biochemistry