Provides a conceptual overview of pathophysiology and mechanisms of disease, designed to ease the transition from the basic sciences to the clinical years. Should be particularly useful in the transition from the second to the third year of medical school, but should also be very helpful to nurses and other health care professionals. Shows the clinical relevance of the basic sciences through overall principles and understanding. Accompanied by a CD on Differential Diagnosis, showing the interpretation of common lab tests and patient symptoms and signs.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Best Short Overview of Pathophysiology for All Clinicians:
I am a nursing student who learns things by understanding them on a deep level (causes, patterns, connections) rather than by memorizing isolated fragments. So this book is excellent for someone like me.
Unlike the assigned textbook for pathophysiology, this book begins its survey of the clinical problems that can affect each body system with a "big picture" preview--and always in the simplest, clearest language possible. Here, for instance, is how the pulmonary system chapter begins: "What problems... more info
This is so not Ridiculously Simple!:
I am dissapointed with this product. As a nursing student, I really do not think this is ridiculously simple at all. I do wish I had purchased the other publishers book on this subject ("incredibly easy") since I got to see my fellow nursing students using it very well to their advantage. This seems to be a thinner textbook, with very little visuals compared to it's competitors, and too much written text. I do not recommend it to nursing students, it just isn't what we need. Sorry.
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I am 36 y.o. R.N. I'm getting my masters in Anesthesia and this book so far amazes me! I've read a lot of Pathophysio books and in my opinion this by far tops it all. Excellent! RJ, BSN RN CCRN CNRN
Excellent review book!!!:
So far this book has been an excellent review book for step 2!! It's also a great quick reference for medicine wards/clinics. It doesn't have all the details, but definitely has everything you need to jog your memory (or a good jumping point to go look at a more detailed book). It's very easy to read and the pictures really help solidify points.
