General Pathology and Internal Medicine for Physical Therapists

ISBN-13: 9783131543219 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 326 str.

G Steffers

Opis

Written by physicians, General Pathology and Internal
Medicine for Physical Therapists introduces the basic principles of general pathology and internal medicine clearly and comprehensively for physical therapy (PT) students and practitioners. With this user-friendly book at hand, they will have the knowledge to identify underlying medical conditions, develop individualized treatment plans that take these factors into account, achieve sound therapeutic goals, and refer patients to other resources where necessary.

Special Features:

• The only book on general pathology and internal medicine for physical therapists
  written with the in-depth knowledge and experience of practicing MDs

• Organized in two logical sections: the first, General
  Pathology, provides a basic foundation in the origin and course of diseases,
  cardinal signs and symptoms, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; the
  second, Internal Medicine, presents the main diseases of the different organ
  systems with a short physiological
  introduction, the pathomechanisms, the clinical pictures, and the diagnostic and therapeutic management

• Offers nearly 300 full-color, didactic illustrations
  that serve as a superb visual aid to learning

• Includes numerous tables, chapter summaries,
  a glossary of medical terminology, and case studies that make every concept clear
  and accessible
  
• Assists in exam preparation by providing
  over 160 study questions

Now a major part of the curriculum in undergraduate and
graduate physical therapy programs, internal medicine and general pathology are
part of the basic equipment of the physical therapist. For PT students, this
book will be a training guide throughout their studies and a valuable review as
they prepare for examinations. For practitioners of physical therapy and other allied health disciplines, it is a reliable
and easy-to-use reference that will help them fully understand their
patients' medical conditions and provide the highest levels of care.

Spis treści

Part 1 General Pathology
1 Basic Principles
2 Types of Disease
3 Cardinal Symptoms
4 Diagnostic Procedures
5 Principles of Therapy
Part 2 Internal Medicine
6 Cardiology
7 Vascular Medicine
8 Pulmonology
9 Gastroenterology
10 Nephrology
11 Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology
12 Hematology
13 Rheumatology
14 Infectiology
Study Questions on Internal Medicine
Glossary of Terminology

O autorze

Dr. med. Gabriele Steffers hat zunächst die Physiotherapie-Ausbildung abgeschlossen, bevor sie mit dem Medizinstudium begann. Sie ist hauptamtliche Dozentin an der Schule für Physiotherapie der Stiftung Freidrichsheim in Frankfurt/M. und unterrichtet neben der Krankheitslehre Pädiatrie u.a. die Fächer Anatomie, Physiologie und Allgemeine Krankheitslehre.