Pathology for the Health-Related Professions

ANNOTATION

The book contains color illustrations.

FROM THE CRITICS

Timothy D. Smith

This second edition text is an examination of pathology at the cell and tissue level as well as on a systemic basis, with descriptions of normal and then altered structure/function. The first edition was published in 1996. This book is intended to serve as an introductory text for students in clinical programs, and this is a necessary niche to fill. The author fulfills this objective with this non-specialized, introductory text. According to the author, this text is for students in the allied health professions. Such programs are variable in academic level and in degree of specialization, providing training for general practitioners and specialists. In this context, the text is suitable for educating most future general practitioners. The author has an extensive background appropriate to the subject matter. A broad scope of pathologies is examined from the cellular to systemic level in this text. The author's stated intention is to provide an introductory text that can be covered within a semester, a challenge for both the student and instructor. Designed specifically for clinical students, this text is a good first exposure to pathology. For this purpose, the text compares well to other introductory texts, such as Kumar's Basic Pathology, 6th Edition (W.B. Saunders, 1997). However, it will not suffice for clinical programs where a heavy emphasis on certain systems is inherent, such as physical therapy, where other texts may be necessary, such as Goodman's Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist (W.B. Saunders, 1998).

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Timothy D. Smith, PhD (Slippery Rock University)Description: This second edition text is an examination of pathology at the cell and tissue level as well as on a systemic basis, with descriptions of normal and then altered structure/function. The first edition was published in 1996. Purpose: This book is intended to serve as an introductory text for students in clinical programs, and this is a necessary niche to fill. The author fulfills this objective with this non-specialized, introductory text. Audience: According to the author, this text is for students in the allied health professions. Such programs are variable in academic level and in degree of specialization, providing training for general practitioners and specialists. In this context, the text is suitable for educating most future general practitioners. The author has an extensive background appropriate to the subject matter. Features: A broad scope of pathologies is examined from the cellular to systemic level in this text. Assessment: The author's stated intention is to provide an introductory text that can be covered within a semester, a challenge for both the student and instructor. Designed specifically for clinical students, this text is a good first exposure to pathology. For this purpose, the text compares well to other introductory texts, such as Kumar's Basic Pathology, 6th Edition (W.B. Saunders, 1997). However, it will not suffice for clinical programs where a heavy emphasis on certain systems is inherent, such as physical therapy, where other texts may be necessary, such as Goodman's Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist (W.B. Saunders, 1998).

RATING

3 Stars from Doody

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