Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare Professionals

Authored by renowned experts Anne Waugh BSc(Hons) MSc CertEd SRN RNT FHEA and Allison Grant BSc PhD RGN, this comprehensive textbook is a must-have resource for a wide range of healthcare professionals, including nurses, nursing students, allied health professionals, and complementary/alternative medicine practitioners, paramedics, and ambulance technicians.

A Unique Learning Resource

This title stands out among textbooks in its ability to cater to diverse healthcare professionals. Each chapter provides a detailed explanation of the normal structure and functions of the human body, as well as the effects of disease or illness on normal physiology.

The text is written in clear, concise language, making it easy to understand for students new to the subject. The learning experience is further enhanced by over 400 extensive, clear, and colorful illustrations that help to clarify complex concepts.

Enhanced Learning Features

• Clear and unambiguous text, refined to omit unnecessary details that can confuse students
• Highly illustrated with clear line diagrams, mostly in color
• Regular sequences of headings, lists, and bullet points to aid learning and revision
• Learning outcomes related to the sections within each chapter
• A comprehensive glossary of common prefixes, suffixes, and roots commonly used in anatomy and physiology
• An Appendix containing useful biological values for easy reference

Accompanying Resources

A range of accompanying resources further enhances the learning experience:

• A Colouring and Workbook that facilitates structured learning and revision of the material
• Access to electronic ancillaries offering a fully searchable, customizable electronic version of the text, high-quality animations, web links to supplementary websites, MCQs, and an audio pronunciation guide

Up-to-Date and Revised Content

This 11th edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, including:

• New and revised illustrations
• Significantly enhanced electronic ancillaries featuring a fully searchable, customizable electronic version of the text, new animations, an electronic colouring in/labelling feature, case studies, and over 300 self-assessment exercises
• Extra electronic resources for lecturers, including the full image bank

With its comprehensive coverage, clear explanations, and extensive illustrations, this anatomy and physiology textbook is an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals and students alike.