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Be Part of the Transformation.
T
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N
ATURE OF
D
ISEASE
, S
ECOND
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DITION
Thomas McConnell
978-160913-369-6 / October 2013
Easy to understand and fun to read, this engaging primer on the etiology and
pathogenesis of human disease helps students develop a basic understanding of
pathology without overwhelming them with details.
Maintaining the acclaimed casual writing style that made the first edition so well-
received, the Second Edition now offers more coverage of pathophysiology and is
reorganized to more closely mirror the teaching trends in foundational courses across
the country.
Punctuated by humor, unique case studies that link pathology to real world clinical
applications, and absorbing tales from the history of medicine, this proven book focuses
on the patient as it guides students through the causes and consequences of common
diseases.
New and Unique Features:
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NEW! Case Notes
sections provide case-related questions that pertain to the
relationship between the opening case and the topic at hand. Answers are posted
online. Answers to the end of chapter Challenge questions are available only to the
instructor.
3
NEW! Pop Quiz
sections at the end of each major chapter heading include short,
straightforward questions designed to solidify student knowledge while it is fresh and
readily available by quick restudy. Answers are posted online.
3
Focus on the most important information
with Chapter Outlines that provide
chapter roadmaps and Learning Objectives that call out concepts that must be
mastered.
3
Develop a solid understanding of clinical practice
with each chapter‘s opening Case
Study (which include chief complaint, clinical history, physical examination, and
clinical course) and chapter-ending Case Study Revisited, which takes a second look
at the case through the lens of the information presented in the chapter.
3
Use the book’s full color illustrations and photographs
to identify and learn about
specific human disorders.
3
Learn the key "rules"
that determine why disease occurs and unfolds the way it does
with bulleted lists that summarize disease determinants.
3
Develop clinical insight and enhance recall
with compelling real-world case studies
that center on the details of an actual patient's illness.
3
Build understanding of the molecular level of disease
through easy-to-grasp
discussions of simple molecular mechanisms in Molecular Medicine boxes.
3
Explore fascinating stories
about the development of medical science in History of
Medicine boxes.
3
Master essential points
using the brief callouts in Remember This! features.
3
Assess mastery of key concepts
with Pop Quizzes, Case Notes and chapter-ending
Chapter Challenge questions.
For more information please visit thePoint.lww.com!
Instructor resources
3
Answers to Chapter Challenge questions
3
Test Generator
3
PowerPoint slide presentations
3
Image Bank.
Student resources
3
Student Image Bank
3
Glossary
3
Animations
3
Road Not Taken features that provide
alternative scenarios and delve into what
could have happened in key cases, boxes
(Lab Tools, Clinical Side, History of Medicine,
Molecular Medicine, and Answers to Case
Notes and Pop Quizzes).
The saleable Study Guide is packed with
learning aids to help students master the key
concepts of the text.