Pharmacology for Health Professionals: A Comprehensive Introduction

Are you an undergraduate student in Health Science, Paramedic Science, Nursing, Midwifery, Podiatry, or Optometry? Look no further! Pharmacology for Health Professionals, 4th Edition is the perfect resource for you.

A Comprehensive Introduction to Pharmacology Principles

This thoroughly updated and revised edition provides a comprehensive introduction to fundamental pharmacology principles and concepts. With a focus on the clinical use of drugs, Australian and New Zealand scheduling, drug legislation, and ethics, this book is an essential guide for healthcare students.

Key Features and Resources

• Anatomy and physiology integrated throughout the book
• Discipline-specific information integrated throughout
• Additional resources provided via Evolve
• Key drug information at your fingertips:
  • Drug Monographs
  • Drug Interactions Tables
  • Clinical Interest Boxes
  • Key terms and abbreviations
• End-of-chapter review exercises to test your understanding
• Evolve resources for both lecturers and students

New and Updated Features

In this latest edition, you’ll find:

• New and updated Drug Monographs describing important aspects of drugs and drug groups
• Updated tables outlining detailed drug interactions occurring with major drug groups
• Recent changes in the pharmacological management of major conditions
• New Clinical Interest Boxes, including current New Zealand specific and pharmacological treatment of common diseases and conditions
• Referencing the most up-to-date reviews of drugs and major disease management
• Guidelines for clinical choice and use of drugs
• Enhanced information on the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities, with a focus on interactions between drugs and CAM therapies
• Improved internal design for ease of navigation

With its comprehensive coverage and user-friendly format, Pharmacology for Health Professionals, 4th Edition is the perfect resource for healthcare students and professionals alike.