About This Book
McCance & Huether’s Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children, 9th Edition
ISBN: 9780323789875
About This Book
McCance & Huether’s Pathophysiology is a comprehensive and authoritative textbook designed for students and educators in the field of pathophysiology. This 9th edition has been a go-to resource for understanding the biologic basis of disease in adults and children. It's particularly useful for nursing students, medical professionals, and anyone interested in the intricate processes of disease.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in nursing and medical programs at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for healthcare professionals looking to deepen their understanding of pathophysiology and its clinical applications.
History and Editions
The 9th edition of McCance & Huether’s Pathophysiology has been updated to include the latest research and discussions on various diseases. This edition features over 1,300 full-color illustrations and photographs, making it easier to identify normal anatomy and physiology as well as alterations of function. The text includes consistent presentations of diseases, covering pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and treatment. It also includes algorithms and flowcharts that help in following the sequential progression of disease processes.
Author and Other Works
The primary author of this edition is Julia Rogers DNP, RN, CNS, FNP-BC. While specific information about other books written by Julia Rogers is not readily available, her expertise in nursing and pathophysiology is evident in the comprehensive coverage of this text.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: The book provides unparalleled coverage of pathophysiology content, making it the most comprehensive and authoritative text on the market.
- Lifespan Content: Includes ten separate pediatric chapters and special sections with aging and pediatrics content.
- Coverage of Rare Diseases and Epigenetics: Explores genetic disease traits and rare diseases in-depth.
- Obesity and Nutritional Disorders Chapter: Thoroughly covers these growing global concerns.
- Chapter Summary Reviews: Provides concise synopses of the main points of each chapter.
- 3D Animations on Evolve Website: More than 30 3D animations bring difficult concepts to life for a new perspective on disease processes.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780323789875
- eBook: Available through various online retailers
- Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers
Publication Details
- Publisher: Mosby
- Publication Date: September 27, 2022
- Number of Pages: 1736
- Language: English
- Item Weight: 8.27 pounds
- Dimensions: Not specified
Other Editions and Formats
- 8th Edition: Available through Mosby and other retailers
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780323583474 (Old Edition)
- 9780323789899 (Related ISBN)
- 9780323789905 (Related ISBN)
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for McCance & Huether’s Pathophysiology, 9th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.