The all-new Sixth Edition of the best-selling Introduction to Human Disease: Pathophysiology for Health Professionals is here.
This textbook provides a broad overview of the most common and important human diseases for students pursuing careers in the health professions. Comprehensive yet accessible, it addresses the aspects of disease epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment that are essential to clinical practice.
The Sixth Edition is thoroughly updated to cover the latest advances in medical knowledge and practice, especially with regard to mental health and nutritional disorders. Furthermore, it includes additional clinical information on treatments for diseases.
Designed to facilitate learning, this essential resource features new full-color photos and illustrations as well as chapter outlines, key terms, learning objectives, and practice questions for review and assessment. Introduction to Human Disease: Pathophysiology for Health Professions, Sixth Edition helps students build a solid foundational understanding of disease pathology and medical terminology, allowing them to succeed throughout their medical education.
New to the Sixth Edition:
- Over 400 full-color photographs, illustrations, and tables
- Updated and revised content on Infectious Diseases, Immunologic Diseases, Mental Illness, and Nutritional Disorders
- New instructor and student resources, including the following:
Instructor Resources: Lecture Slides in PowerPoint Format (over 350 slides), Test Bank containing more than 200 questions, Instructor’s Manual including a Sample Syllabus, and an Answer Key for the End-of-Chapter Practice Questions
Student Resources: Companion Website including Chapter Quizzes, Crossword Puzzles, Interactive Flashcards, Matching Exercises, and Web Links
Interested in learning more? Visit our website or preview a sample chapter!