Porth Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States
| By: | Ruth Hannon |
| Publisher: | Wolters Kluwer Health |
| Print ISBN: | 9781451192896 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781496329844 |
| Edition: | 2 |
| Copyright: | 2017 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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The Canadian Edition of Porth Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 2nd edition is the only core advanced level Pathophysiology text specifically developed for the Canadian undergraduate nursing and health professions student. Like the original text, the Canadian edition includes a review of anatomy and physiology and treatment information for commonly occurring disease states. Pediatric, geriatric, and pregnancy deviations are integrated throughout and highlighted with icons for easy identification. Canadian content includes Canadian healthcare statistics regarding incidence; cultural variations, with a focus on native population and largest immigrant populations; Canadian research and researchers; Canadian treatment protocols and guidelines; and commonly occurring disease concerns based on Canadian statistics.