General Pathology for Veterinary Nurses

A good understanding of pathology will turn a competentveterinary nurse into an outstanding one. Harriet Brooks. This is one of the first books on general pathology designedspecifically for veterinary nurses and veterinary nursingstudents. Pathology underpins all you do as a veterinary nurse. Knowledgeof the general pathological processes will give you a deeperunderstanding of every aspect of an animal's health. Buildingon your prior knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry,the book explains the pathological changes that occur in sickanimals. It describes the various disease processes and shows youhow to relate them to clinical presentation, diagnosis andprognosis, and treatment rationales. This book will give you theknowledge and confidence to develop your role within the veterinaryteam. Designed as a concise, easy to read textbook, it includes: * Detailed illustrations to explain the science behind thepathological processes * Summary boxes of key information to aid revision * A 'test yourself' section at the end of eachchapter... Mehr