Anatomy and physiology for nursing and healthcare students at a glance / Ian Peate.

Preceded by: Anatomy and physiology for nurses at a glance / Ian Peate, Muralitharan Nair. 2015.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing & Healthcare Students at a Glance provides a wonderful introduction to the topic and is geared specifically towards nursing students. This is also a useful reference guide for any healthcare professional looking for a quick refresher on the human body. With concise writing that provides an overview of anatomy and physiology for students, this text is aimed at helping students develop practical skills and deliver increasingly complex care for patients through the study of how the body functions. Readers will also find: User-friendly approaches that includes bite-size pieces of information and full-colour diagrams to help students retain, recall, and apply facts to their practice Clear, easy-to-follow diagrams supported by succinct explanatory text Clinical practice points that aim to encourage readers to relate to the theoretical concepts in practice New to the second edition: a new chapter on anatomical terms emphasising the importance of the correct anatomical terminology in communication between healthcare professionals Includes access to a companion website with self-assessment questions for each chapter This quick and easy-to-digest introduction to anatomy and physiology is the perfect textbook for nursing students in all fields of practice, allied healthcare students including paramedics and physiotherapists, and newly qualified nurses and nursing associates. It is also an ideal reference book for anyone looking for an overview of the human body"--