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John Clancy - Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners: A Homeostatic Approach, Third Edition - 9780340967591 - V9780340967591
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Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners: A Homeostatic Approach, Third Edition

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Description for Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners: A Homeostatic Approach, Third Edition Paperback. An essential physiology and anatomy text that guides the reader through basic structure and function of the body systems to more complex issues of clinical disorder and healthcare practice. Num Pages: 768 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: MFC; MFG; MQC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 275 x 212 x 32. Weight in Grams: 2036.

The third edition of Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners: A homeostatic approach presents homeostasis as a dynamic concept that provides the basis for understanding health and well-being. It recognises how failure to respond to homeostatic disturbances results in imbalances responsible for signs and symptoms of ill-health, and describes how healthcare interventions seek to reverse those imbalances.

Accompanied by colour illustrations and a description of related anatomy, the book provides an integrated explanation of body functioning. It discusses the organisation of the human body, main features and processes that must be controlled for health, the organ systems that act ... Read more

Features of the third edition include:

    • An overview of microbiology and principles of infection management
    • Expanded information on pharmacological principles and actions of the major classes of drugs
    • Expanded discussion on physiological functions in relation to specific pathologies
    • Updates on how the Human Genome project has impacted healthcare
    • Additional case studies to illustrate the healthcare provider’s role as an external agent of homeostatic control
    • Photographs of common clinical conditions
    • Access to an accompanying website with supplemental information

      An essential physiology and anatomy text, this book guides readers through the basic structure and functions of the body systems to more complex issues of clinical disorders and healthcare practice. Coverage includes the cardiovascular, lymphatic, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, and respiratory systems as well as skeletal muscle, embryo development, and circadian rhythms.

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      Product Details

      Publisher
      Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
      Number of pages
      768
      Format
      Paperback
      Publication date
      2009
      Condition
      New
      Weight
      1992g
      Number of Pages
      736
      Place of Publication
      London, United Kingdom
      ISBN
      9780340967591
      SKU
      V9780340967591
      Shipping Time
      Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
      Ref
      99-2

      About John Clancy
      John Clancy is a Lecturer in Human Applied Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK Andrew McVicar is a Reader the Department of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, Faculty of Health & Social Care, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, UK

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