• ISBN13: 9781529768497
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: Medical, Nursing and Health Sciences
• Publisher: Learning Matters
• Publisher Imprint: Learning Matters
• Publication Date: June 18, 2024
• Pages: 456
• Original Price: 24.99 GBP
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 720 grams

Written in clear language and specifically for the nursing context, the new edition of this bestselling book is your ultimate guide to pathophysiology and pharmacology. Through a uniquely integrated approach, the book develops your knowledge of both the pathology of common conditions and their pharmacological treatment. This holistic approach builds your knowledge of the key concepts and processes, with real world examples illustrating their application to nursing practice.

Key features

Logical structure that starts with the basics and before developing your understanding of more complex areas
Real world case studies demonstrate the application of pathophysiology and pharmacology across all fields of nursing
A clear and concise writing style makes complex terminology and biological processes easy to understand
Revised and updated in line with contemporary evidence and best practice
Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards 

Dr Sarah Ashelford has been a lecturer in biological sciences within the School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Studies, University of Bradford since 2005. Prior to this, Sarah was a science teacher at high schools in Leeds and Wakefield. Sarah has a BSc in Genetics and a PhD from the Centre for HIV Research, Division of Biological Science, University of Edinburgh.

Sarah leads the pre-registration Pathophysiology theme for all nursing fields. Sarah is co-module leader for the post-registration Cancer- Understanding Treatment, Management & Care, Haematology and Stem-Cell Transplant, and Symptom Management in Life-limiting Illnesses modules. Sarah leads the Genetics and Health, and co-leads Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in Acute and Long term conditions modules. A member of the Biosciences in Nursing Education Group, she undertakes research to enhance teaching, learning and assessment of the biosciences.





Justine Raynsford has worked as a hospital pharmacist since 1991. She currently works as a specialist clinical pharmacist and non-medical prescriber in mental health for Leeds Foundation Trust. She also works as a lecturer in the school of Nursing at Bradford, teaching pharmacology to nurses. She is joint Programme leader for the non-medical prescribing course and also co-leads the Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in Acute and Long term conditions modules.



Dr Vanessa Taylor is Associate Professor of Nursing at Northumbria University