Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 8th Edition
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Product Description
This is the Eighth Edition of the comprehensive and well-respected text and reference of pathophysiology. As a nurse-physiologist, Carol Porth uniquely emphasizes “concepts” of altered health states, as opposed to factual descriptions of diseases and disorders. This conceptual model integrates the developmental and preventative aspects of health. By taking this physiologic approach, the author ensures a comprehension of the whole of body function. By integrating all of the aspects of the human body into a total functional whole, the student can grasp both the physical and psychological aspects of altered health.
This edition has a completely revamped art program and new displays that showcase pathophysiological processes though detailed visual representation. Other highlights include a greater international focus, expanded content on evidence-based practice and completely revised, updated chapters on genetics, disorders of white blood cells and lymphoid tissues, and innate and acquired immunity.
A bound-in CD-ROM and companion Website include Weblinks, an NCLEX® tutorial, a Spanish-English audio glossary, monographs of 100 most commonly prescribed drugs, over 30 Concepts in Action animations, 5 Clinical Simulations, and dosage calculation quizzes. An Instructor’s Resource DVD-ROM and online instructor resources are also available.
Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 8th Edition
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Thanks I received the book but one problem was that the text book did not appear new as I recalled ordering online from the seller for a new Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 8th Edition Purchased on 01/08/2010)by Carol Porth. The text book came to my home with so plastic seal covering. I recalled paying for a new Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 8th Edition by Carol Porth.
Rating: 2 / 5
This book was in excellent condition. It was better than the advertised review. I rate it 5 stars!! I would continue to order books from Amazon for a very long time. They are truly a life/money saver…great item, at a much more affordable cost!!
Rating: 5 / 5
This book arrived in a broken box and the seal was broken as well. I opened the box and the books cover was completely off the book. I had to tape the cover back to the book. Ive always had good quality service and great products with amazon. never had any issues. Amazon should check out this seller and remind them of the quality that amazon gives to its customers.
Rating: 2 / 5
the book arrived in excellent conditions but apart from that it has exceptional information on pathofisiology and i would recomend it as textbook for te class.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’m knee deep in this book and it is a nightmare.
Vocab words are italicized, not bolded, making them difficult to spot when reviewing; very frequently they are not found in the glossary. You will need a medical dictionary while reading this book. The authors frequently reference diseases via acronym–before they explain what the disease is later in the chapter or later in the book.
There are very few charts comparing/contrasting diseases and there is a significant lack of flow charts. Considering this monster of a book is over 1600 pages, there are no multiple choice questions at the end of each chapter. The accompanying Study Guide has a few multiple choice questions, but not nearly enough. The book has so many different authors it’s a crap shoot with each chapter…many are dry and dull.
By some miracle I have a “B” in my online pathophys class. I attribute it to: Pathophysiology: Reviews & Rationales (which happens to cite Porth frequently), Clinical Pathophysiology made ridiculously simple, and multiple study guides for other Pathophys textbooks.
Rating: 2 / 5