Product Description

It is increasingly recognised that nursing and midwifery students require a thorough understanding of the structure and function of the human body in order to practice safely and effectively. The third edition of this stimulating and highly successful text is designed to provide comprehensive support for the physiological component of diploma and degree courses for healthcare students at both initial registration and in continuing professional development.

Written and edited by respected nurse educators and researchers, this edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the changing needs of nursing students, midwifery students and their teachers. The text has been completely redesigned to promote understanding and critical thinking. All the illustrations appear in full colour and each chapter contains numerous questions.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #306301 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 862 pages

Journal of Advanced Nursing
"An invaluable guide ot the application of physiology in nursing practice."

Nursing Times
"The entire approach of this excellent book confirms the importance of a 'bionursing' view of the relationship between the life sciences and the practice of nursing."

Customer Reviews

Now i Understand!
Having studied biology at school, i had a general idea of what to expect when i started my nurse training. However when i bought this book i found that it not only vastly extended my knowledge, but it was very clear to understand and it has some very detailed and usefull diagrams. One of the best things about this book is that it is so easy to apply to every aspect of nurse training and i'm sure i will have to buy another copy before i finish as i use it so often. Brilliant book worth every penny!

There's no excuse for not understanding physiology any more!
Having never done biology at school and now commencing with my nurse training, this book by Hinchliff has proven invaluable in explaining basic concepts and terminology for anatomy and physiology. The other books recommended on our reading list were too highbrow and clinical. This book makes a refreshing change to read and look at. Each chapter is clearly colour coded for clarity and the simple diagrams can make the most complexed aspects of physiology look easy. In comparison to other books on this subject matter it covers exactly the same content, yet is far simpler to understand!!! If like me, you struggle with this subject then let your struggling end here... this book will end your nightmare of misunderstanding of how the human body works.

This book is a classic.
I am in an MSc- and I still use this book. Easy colour-coded chapters, plain English, excellent illustrations and it's all related to nursing practice with case studies and "real life" examples.

I especially like the way Watson's links to different chapters in this book- together, they are an excellent resource for any student or nurse and well worth the investment.

Even without Watson's, this book will provide the student or nurse with the necessary information to develop a good understanding of physiology and how it relates to nursing practice.