Join the generations of students who have relied on this popular text to introduce them to the study of human diseases and disorders. Its concise, well-organized approach makes this fascinating but often challenging subject easy to grasp by focusing on what you need to know about the medical conditions you"ll encounter most frequently in practice. You"ll begin with chapters that explain the major categories of disease processes. Then, you"ll explore the major diseases and disorders of each body system. A brief review of the anatomy and physiology of the system helps to put the information into context. For each disease entry, a logical format describes the disease or disorder, how it might be diagnosed and treated, and the likely consequences for the person experiencing it.