Essentials of Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice

Combining all the benefits of traditional textbook learning with additional videos and online resources that take you further. Using the person-centred practice framework as its guiding principle, the book explores the scientific principles that underpin health, illness and the main causes of disease. It covers specific disorders, including a new section on the pathology of Covid-19, and applies theory to practice throughout. Key features:

See and learn: over 100 integrated video links providing insights and short explanations

Full-colour diagrams and figures: all chapters supported by colourful, reader-friendly illustrations.

Person-centred bioscience: a fictional family woven through the book encourages students to think holistically about pathophysiology and consider the lived-experiences of different conditions and illnesses.

Online resources: access to online materials for lecturers and students, including multiple choice questions, video links, flashcards, a lecturer test bank, image bank and a media teaching guide.