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Pathology for the Health Professions

  • 6th Edition - March 31, 2021
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Ivan Damjanov, Anamarija Morovic Perry, Kyle Perry
  • Language: English

Pathology for the Health Professions, 6th Edition is the best resource for clear, concise, and clinically relevant information on general pathology. Praised for its stunning… Read more

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Description

Pathology for the Health Professions, 6th Edition is the best resource for clear, concise, and clinically relevant information on general pathology. Praised for its stunning collection of pathology images, this engaging, easy-to-understand text covers the most frequently encountered diseases that you need to know to succeed in today’s healthcare environment.

Key features

  • UNIQUE! Each major disease is presented in a standardized format called DEPPiCT (Disease description, Etiology, Pathogenesis, Pathology, Clinical features, and a short discussion on Therapy or prognosis), providing a valid and useful didactic approach to study and clinical practice
  • Clear, non-technical writing style makes complex concepts more engaging and easier to understand
  • Learning objectives and review questions help you identify the most important concepts and test your understanding of essential principles
  • Key terms are listed at the beginning of each chapter and bolded at first mention
  • Comprehensive glossary provides easy access to definitions of terms

Readership

Health Profession and Nursing Students, including but not limited to Physician Assistant, Pathology Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Laboratory Science, Respiratory Therapy, Imaging Technology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Surgical Technician, Medical Transcription, and Health Information Management programs and/or courses

Table of contents

1. Cell Pathology

2. Inflammation

3. Immunopathology

4. Neoplasia

5. Genetic and Developmental Disorders

6. Fluid and Hemodynamic Disorders

7. The Cardiovascular System

8. The Respiratory System

9. The Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Systems

10. The Gastrointestinal System

11. The Liver and Biliary System

12. The Pancreas

13. The Urinary Tract

14. The Male Reproductive System

15. The Female Reproductive System

16. The Breast

17. The Endocrine System

18. The Skin

19. Bones and Joints

20. Muscles and Peripheral Nerves

21. The Nervous System

22. The Eye

23. The Ear
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Product details

  • Edition: 6
  • Latest edition
  • Published: March 31, 2021
  • Language: English

About the author

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Ivan Damjanov

Dr. Ivan Damjanov is a pathologist in Kansas City, Kansas and is affiliated with University of Kansas Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Zagreb Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He is one of 19 doctors at the University of Kansas Hospital who specialize in Pathology.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA