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Updated guide to make confident, evidence-based decisions across healthcare settings The Second Edition of Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing and Healthcare Students at a Glance delivers a timely and essential update reflecting the latest in evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines, while embracing emerging themes emphasising integrated care. Designed for accessibility, the book retains its hallmark At A Glance format-concise, visually engaging two-page spreads that pair clear illustrations with focused explanations. Applied Pathophysiology for Nurses and Healthcare Students at a Glance includes information on:
- Introductory principles of pathophysiology, including cell injury, inflammation, genetics, and cancer, providing essential context for clinical practice
- Over 70 conditions across all major body systems-cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepato-biliary, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, musculoskeletal, skin, nervous, blood, and vision
- End-of-life care, pain management, and symptom control, equipping students and practitioners for holistic patient support
- Real-world clinical application features in every chapter, linking theory to practice and supporting evidence-based decision-making in diverse healthcare settings
Applied Pathophysiology for Nurses and Healthcare Students at a Glance serves as a structured guide that makes complex topics accessible for rapid review and exam preparation, supporting confident decision-making in diverse healthcare settings.
About the author
Ian Peate is a Visiting Professor at Northumbria University, Visiting Professor Buckinghamshire New University and a Senior Clinical Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing and the Consultant Editor of the Journal of Paramedic Practice and the International Journal for Advancing Practice. David Brent is Operational Lead at the Adult Critical Care Transfer Service Cymru, coordinating and delivering transfers for critically ill adults across Wales. Having started there as a Retrieval and Transfer Practitioner, he has previously worked in the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. His interests include retrieval medicine and the management of cardiogenic shock.
