{"product_id":"integrated-medical-sciences-isbn-9780470016589","title":"Integrated Medical Sciences","description":"This book is a concise, accessible problem-based approach to the subject using case scenarios to facilitate students taking their pre-clinical or basic sciences examinations.  \u003cp\u003eUsing a family of characters in each case scenario, the text reflects the current changes in medical and biomedical science teaching that is increasingly moving towards a more integrated approach through-problem-based learning. The characters, all members of an extended family, appear in several scenarios and the student becomes familiar with their personalities and their disease processes. Each scenario covers the relevant anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, immunology and biochemistry and enables the reader to grasp the key concepts of basic medical sciences in an integrated fashion. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTakes an integrated approach to the subject to reflect recent changes in medical and biomedical science curriculum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFurther Study sections to enhance understanding and enable the student to read around the subject\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntended learning outcomes included at the beginning of each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrigger Boxes containing key facts and revision questions included throughout to ensure key concepts are fully understood\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntegrated Medical Sciences: The Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential text for first and second year undergraduates taking medical or biomedical sciences (during the pre-clinical phase for medical students.). The book is also an invaluable resource for nursing degree students and allied health students taking courses in dentistry, physiotherapy and pharmacy. In addition, the book is ideal for US and international medical students preparing for the USMLE Step 1 examination.\u003c\/p\u003e  About this book.....  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Abbreviations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 The respiratory system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZoe’s breathing difficulties....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrandma’s bad chest....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 The cardiovascular system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn is a worried man....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMax is attacked!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore problems for Irene....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack to John’s exam....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn’s little elephant....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 The gastrointestinal system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMary’s burning stomach....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMary’s severe backache….\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMary, 27 years on….\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Why does everything I eat turn to fat?’\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 The urinary system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMax’s great pain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMax is fighting, and losing…again!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMax’s cola urine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn’s diabetic kidney.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing back to Max....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 The endocrine system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMary is slowing down....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZoe’s moon face....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMax’s terrible headache....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLittle John can’t stop drinking....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn’s losing control....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 The musculoskeletal system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMax and the motorcycle....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore problems for Max.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe open book….\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn’s done his back in!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe boy in the wheelchair.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIrene’s dinner fork....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrittle bone boy with blue eyes….\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBig head....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJane’s hot joints....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn and his hot, red, big toe....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 The nervous system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJane’s carpal tunnel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlbert’s tremor....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA bad night for Irene....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLittle John’s rash.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 The reproductive system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebbie’ s changes....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebbie wants a baby....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebbie’s and Max visit the fertility clinic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn has a new embarrassing problem....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebbie is pregnant!!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebbie’s concerns....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe birth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMary’s changes....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Genetics, oncology and haematology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlbert’s bleed....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaria is always tired.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLittle John’s scare....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJimmy’s big, red, painful knee....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn’s clot busters….\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlbert has more tests....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Infection and immunity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebbie goes to the doctors; she is pregnant again!!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebbie’s water works problem....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaby Zak gets pneumonia....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTed gets DIC and ARDS after surgery....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMax is lost to follow up….\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMax gets very sick....\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebbie has a new partner…and a new problem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMax’s blood transfusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended further reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e \"…an innovative book designed for students of all disciplines...healthcare practitioners will find it a worthy resource as well.\" (\u003ci\u003eDoody's Health Services\u003c\/i\u003e)  \u003cb\u003eShantha Perera.\u003c\/b\u003e University of Wolverhampton, UK  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHo Leung.\u003c\/b\u003e Lea Road Medical Practice, Wolverhampton, UK \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRousseau Gama.\u003c\/b\u003e New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, UK\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen Anderson.\u003c\/b\u003e University of Wolverhampton, UK\u003c\/p\u003e  Integrated Medical Sciences: The Essentials is a concise, accessible, problem-based approach to the subject using case scenarios to facilitate students taking their pre-clinical or basic sciences examinations.Using a family of characters in each case scenario, the aim of the text is to reflect the current changes in medical and biomedical science curriculum that is increasingly moving towards a more integrated approach through problem-based learning. The characters, all members of an extended family, will appear in several scenarios and the student will become familiar with their personalities and their disease processes. Each case study will therefore cover the relevant anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, immunology and biochemistry and enable the reader to grasp the key concepts of basic medical sciences in an integrated fashion.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTakes an integrated approach to the subject to reflect recent changes in medical and biomedical science curriculum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFurther Study sections to enhance understanding and enable the student to read around the subject\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntended learning outcomes included at the beginning of each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrigger Boxes containing key facts and revision questions included throughout to ensure key concepts are fully understood\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn essential text for first and second year undergraduates taking medical or biomedical sciences (during the pre-clinical phase for medical students.). The book will also be invaluable to nursing degree students and allied health students taking courses in dentistry, physiotherapy and pharmacy. In addition, the book will be ideal for US and International medical students preparing for the USMLE Step 1 examination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989436612837,"sku":"NP9780470016589","price":195.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470016589.jpg?v=1761784094","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/integrated-medical-sciences-isbn-9780470016589","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}