Essentials of Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice - Cook, Neal

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Résumé :
Combining the best of print and online learning into one integrated package, the book explores the science of pathophysiology with clear and simple explanations, providing insight into the basic principles that underpin health and illness, and the main causes of disease....

Biographie:
Section 1 Health and Disease
Chapter 1 Variation and Disease
Chapter 2 Health and Disease in Society
Chapter 3 Principles of Pharmacology
Chapter 4 Genetic Disorders
Chapter 5 Mental Ill-Health
Section 2 Key Causes of Disease
Chapter 6 Disorders of Immunity and Defence
Chapter 7 Disorders of Blood and Blood Supply
Chapter 8 Cellular Adaptation and Neoplastic Disorders
Chapter 9 Disorders of Support and Protection
Section 3 Disorders of Homeostasis
Chapter 10 Disorders of Renal Function and Fluid Balance
Chapter 11 Disorders of Nutrient Supply and Faecal Elimination
Chapter 12 Disorders of Metabolism
Chapter 13 Disorders of Oxygenation and Carbon Dioxide Elimination
Chapter 14 Disorders of the Cardiovascular System
Section 4 Disorders of Control and Coordination
Chapter 15 Disorders of Neurological Control
Chapter 16 Disorders of Endocrine Regulation
Chapter 17 Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
Chapter 18 Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
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Professor Neal Cook is a Professor of Nursing and the Head of School at the School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Ulster University. Neal is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He leads the Athena Gold Award winning team, and is President of the European Association of Neuroscience Nurses and an Executive Board Member of the British Association of Neuroscience Nurses. A key component of Neal's work is in person-centred nursing, particularly in its application in both practice and education. Neal has a background in neurosciences, anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. He has worked in the fields of neurosciences and critical care since registering as a nurse, becoming a specialist practitioner and subsequently moving into education and research. Neal has published clinical, research and education papers in the fields of person-centredness, education and neurosciences and remains very active in these endeavours. He remains clinically active in neurosciences and is a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK) and the Nursing and Midwifery Board Ireland (NMBI).