Overview
Designed specifically for future allied health professionals, 'Human Diseases,' 7th Edition, includes everything you need to know about the diseases and disorders health care providers see and treat most often. Making pathology fully accessible, the text is packed with current research that reflects the latest practices from the field. Following a basic review of anatomy and physiology, chapters present each disease's description, etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention, while detailed, full-color photos make it easier to understand key concepts. The 7th edition includes up-to-date information on new and emerging disorders, ICD-10 progress, pharmacology concerns, herbal and nontraditional remedies, current research and statistics and more. In addition, real-life cases and interactive learning tools give you hands-on experience to help you put what you learn into practice.
Full Product Details
Author: Marianne Neighbors (University of Arkansas) ,
Ruth Tannehill-Jones (Mercy Health System, NWA, St. Mary's Hospital) ,
Elisa Ratliff (Clark State College, Ohio) ,
Pamela Vaughn (Clark State College, Ohio)
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint: Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition: 7th edition
Weight: 1.361kg
ISBN: 9798214116167
Pages: 624
Publication Date: 01 January 2026
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Dr. Marianne Neighbors is professor emeritus at the University of Arkansas Eleanor Mann School of Nursing in Fayetteville. Ruth Tannehill-Jones retired after 28 years in staff nursing, nursing education and hospital administration. She served most recently as vice president, patient care services for Mercy Health System, NWA, St. Mary's Hospital. Elisa Ratliff has nearly two decades of experience teaching biology courses in both high school and college settings. She has taught for several institutions of higher education across the country, including Florida State College at Jacksonville and dual enrollment through Lake Region State College at Valley-Edinburg High School in North Dakota. She currently teaches for Clark State College in southeast Ohio. She received the Southwest Ohio Council for Higher Ed (SOCHE) Faculty Excellence Award in 2017. Pamela Vaughn has been in the healthcare field for over 30 years working as a registered nurse in a variety of settings, including long-term care, home healthcare, hospitals and medical offices. The majority of her nursing career has been spent in the roles of nurse practitioner and nurse educator. For the past 10 years, she has served as an instructor at Clark State College.
