TEXTBK OF SCI FOR HEALTH PROF (2nd ed)

To keep abreast with current developments in medicine, members of the health care team require a firm grasp of science to cope with changes in technology and understanding of the mechanisms of body function.

This is in addition to developing a range of interpersonal and communication skills.

There are sections covering biology, chemistry, physics, nutrition, biochemistry, medical microbiology and physiology.

Highly illustrated, it includes over a hundred applications and examples to assist the reader in relating science to health care.

Throughout, the text is divided into units containing a common theme, and each chapter contains a list of objectives and a summary.