Management of Nursing Services and Education
Description:
Pathology is the study of diseases, their causes and effects. The fundamental understanding of the causes of various diseases and the effects they have on the human body is an essential study for any medical professional. Nurses who work closely with patients and doctors are responsible for round-the-clock care and they need a good understanding of this subject. Genetics in the context of medicine involves the study of hereditary diseases. As many major ailments have underlying genetic causes, the field of medical genetics is becoming a part of the fundamental education and training for medical professionals. This book covers pathology and genetics for people in the nursing profession. Divided into two parts, the first part covers pathology and the second part focuses on genetics. The book covers these subjects in 41 chapters. The pathology part of the book is divided into seven sections. The first section focuses on cellular and tissue pathology. The next four sections focus on system