Written by Judy Craft and Christopher Gordon, Understanding Pathophysiology 3e remains Australia and New Zealand’s leading pathophysiology text for nursing and allied health students. Updated to include the most current scientific and clinical case material across the life span, complex subject manner is presented in an approachable and easy-to-understand format.
Beginning with essential concepts, the text examines the normal structure and function of each body system, followed by the alterations to that system caused by disease. Conditions particularly relevant to children and to the ageing are described in separate sections in each chapter to demonstrate disease processes across the life span.
Key Features
- Strong ANZ pathophysiological focus — with disease and disorder profiles specific to the region explained in greater detail and with an epidemiological focus
- Expert editors, clinicians, researchers and academic writers
- Recent developments in evidence-based practice for diseases and disorders incorporated throughout
Evolve Student Resources:
- eBook on VitalSource
- Animations
- Glossary
- References
Evolve Instructor Resources:
- Answer Guides to in-print features Focus on Learning, Case Studies and Review Questions
- Image collection
- Instructor’s Manual
- PowerPoints
- References
- Test Bank
New Features
- NEW chapter on diabetes to highlight the prevalence of the disease in Australia and New Zealand
- Expanded obesity chapter to reflect the chronic health complications and comorbidities
- New concept maps designed to stand out and pull together key chapter concepts and processes
- Updated Focus on Learning, Case Studies and Chapter Review Questions
- Now includes an eBook with all print purchases
Part 1: Essential concepts of pathophysiologyChapter 1. Introduction to clinical scienceChapter 2. HomeostasisChapter 3. Cellular structure and functionChapter 4. Altered cellular functionChapter 5. Genes
Part 2: Alterations to regulation and controlChapter 6. The structure and function of the neurological systemChapter 7. PainChapter 8. Concepts of neurological dysfunctionChapter 9. Alterations of neurological function across the lifespanChapter 10. The structure and function of the endocrine systemChapter 11. Alterations of endocrine function across the lifespan
Part 3: Alterations to protection and movementChapter 12. The structure and function of the immune systemChapter 13. Inflammation and feverChapter 14. InfectionChapter 15. Alterations of immune function across the lifespanChapter 16. The structure and function of the haematological systemChapter 17. Alterations of haematological function across the lifespanChapter 18. The structure and function of the integumentary systemChapter 19. Alterations of the integumentary system across the lifespanChapter 20. The structure and function of the musculoskeletal systemChapter 21. Alterations of musculoskeletal function across the lifespan
Part 4: Alterations to body maintenanceChapter 22. The structure and function of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systemsChapter 23. Alterations of cardiovascular function across the lifespanChapter 24. The structure and function of the pulmonary systemChapter 25. Alterations of pulmonary function across the lifespanChapter 26. The structure and function of the digestive systemChapter 27. Alterations of digestive function across the lifespanChapter 28. The structure and function of the urinary systemChapter 29. Fluids and electrolytes, acids and basesChapter 30. Alterations of renal and urinary tract function across the life span
Part 5: Alterations to continuityChapter 31. The structure and function of the reproductive systemsChapter 32. Alterations of the reproductive systems across the lifespan
Part 6: Contemporary health issuesChapter 33. Introduction to contemporary health issuesChapter 34. Stress and chronic diseaseChapter 35. ObesityChapter 36. Type 2 diabetesChapter 37. CancerChapter 38. Genes, genetic disease and the environmentChapter 39. Neurobiology of mental illnessChapter 40. Indigenous health issues in AustraliaChapter 41. MAori health in Aotearoa New Zealand
