Anatomy & Physiology: an introduction for nursing and healthcare
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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 glossary
- understand the key anatomical structures and physiological functions
- appreciate 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 cancer
- apply 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.
Contents
Preface; Acknowledgements; About the authors; Acronyms and abbreviations; How to use this book
1 Introduction
2 Histology
3 The skin
4 The musculoskeletal system
5 The cardiovascular system
6 The respiratory system
7 The digestive system
8 The urinary system
9 The nervous system
10 The sensory system
11 The endocrine system
12 The reproductive systems
13 The human genome
14 Immunity
15 Disease
16 Multisystem disorders
Glossary; Figure acknowledgements; Index
Supplementary chapters available online at www.lanternpublishing.com/AandP:
17 Physiological measurements
18 Principles of drug action
19 Nutrition
20 Biochemistry
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Additional information
| Publisher | 1st edition (21 Sept. 2020), Lantern Publishing |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 416 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1908625732 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1908625731 |
| Dimensions | 19.99 x 2.29 x 26.49 cm |
by Emma Canning
This is a great new book aimed at nursing and healthcare students. I particularly like the way the book begins with histology. I also like that the book has a brief contents page then a detailed contents page. Some textbooks can be uninteresting and unappealing, however, I feel this book has a good balance. Something else I liked is the content depth of this book. Some books can be too sparse or too in-depth but this is definitely spot on.
by Emma McConnell
Great for studies and relevant information without overfacing with too much detail.
by Anon
This book is exactly what the Nurse ordered!
Clear , concise and condensed high yield information key to all your anatomy and physiology studies set out in a clear and simple manner.
This is exactly what students need , especially when exams are around the corner and you need to pick out the core knowledge , this book does that all for you and expands on it with clear additional information boxes and links to pathophysiology at the end of each chapter to make the knowledge slots into place.
by Anleen
I am on my first year nursing school and it’s quite easy to read and understand definitely recommend
by prmdc098
I am a student MH nurse and I gave this book 5 stars because it is an excellent A and P book for not only Nursing students but it would be good for people who study subjects such as holistic therapy or yoga teaching etc . The quality is excellent and there are great diagrams too. I liked the quick fact check boxes too .
by Naomi
What a fab book! As a third year student nurse and having an intense science module to study for – I utilised this book, and truly relied on it to help me understand the basics of A&P in order to apply my specific module content in practice. Love the keys & the hints! Also love how easy it is to read! I sometimes get put off if content is too complex – this however, was written in a way that was super easy to pick up!
by Darren
I’m a second year (adult) student nurse and I’ve found this book so useful for my studies! Compared to other anatomy and physiology textbooks especially, this book is so easy to read in that it explains processes in a way that make sense and makes the content less ‘dry’ and easier to understand. The detailed colourful diagrams also really help to make the information sink in.
Overall, this book definitely makes the sometimes difficult subject of anatomy and physiology a lot easier to read about and understand whilst still containing all the information you need to know!
by Anon
This is a really excellent book for any student healthcare professional, it has as much detail you would expect and more. It has additional interesting information in the margins as side notes which add more value. It allows expansion on current knowledge. It is easy to read, easy to navigate through and very accessible for all aspects of your degree or access course. One you’ll definitely want to keep on your bookshelf as I feel it has endless longevity. When students ask what books they should get before they start their course, I’ll be recommending this one.