General and Systematic Pathology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access

by James C.E. Underwood

Student Textbook Award winner, 2005 BMA AwardsHighly Commended (Basic and Clinical Sciences category), 2005 BMA Awards This book, unlike some of its competitors, is written specifically for the medical student. It does not attempt to cover material more applicable to the MRCPath trainee. It places pathology in the context of modern medicine and cellular and molecular biology. The book is structured around the basic principles of pathology, the mechanisms of disease and then the systematic pathology (ie disease as it effects the different organ systems). Each chapter in the systematic section starts with a brief account of the normal structure and function of the organ or system, emphasizing those aspects which are important to an understanding of the disease processes. The entire book is illustrated with a superb collection of macro photographs, histopathology and graphics. Fantastic NEW online support package for all purchasers! · Ancillary website · Full electronic text available from Novemeber 2004, plus much more - hosted on new medical education site www.studentconsult.com (you will be able to link from this page) Your purchase of this book entitles you to access www.studentconsult.com at no extra charge. This innovative web site offers you...

Genres: Medicine, Textbooks, Reference

852 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[ctwayfarer · Rating 4 out of 5]

i love the clarity of language in this book. to give you a hint, Underwood makes an interesting point about the semantics of the phrase 'systemic pathology' vis a vis 'systematic pathology'. however, it falls short of the depth and breadth of the subject in comparison to Robbin's pathology and therefore deserves a two stars rating.

[Drew (graysonsyd) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm beginning to think that students today take for granted just how good their textbooks actually are. Yet another wonderful, clear and well-presented textbook, this time in the field of Pathology.

[Jude Fernando]

good