Fundamentals Of Anatomy And Physiology For Nursing And Healthcare Students

We were delighted when we were asked to write a second edition of the popular Fundamentals of
Anatomy and Physiology for Student Nurses. The first edition has been a very popular choice not only
with student nurses but also with students in other healthcare professions and this has been
reflected in the title of this second edition. The second edition of Fundamentals of Anatomy and
Physiology for Nursing and Healthcare Students retains all of the attributes in the popular first edition
as well as a whole range of new features in this book and also through the companion websites.
Those contributing to the text are all dedicated to the provision of high‐quality, safe and
effective care. The authors are all experienced academics working in higher education, with
many years of clinical experience, knowledge and skills, teaching a variety of multidisciplinary
student groups at various academic levels. We are confident that after you have gained a sound
understanding of anatomy and physiology you will be able to understand better the needs of
the people you have the privilege to care for. High‐quality, safe and effective care for all is
something all of us should strive to provide; however, this will be a challenge if we do not fully

appreciate the person in a holistic manner. Those who provide care have to take into considera-
tion the anatomical and physiological elements, but they must also consider the psychosocial

aspects of the person and their family, addressing the needs of the whole being, the whole
person. This text has been devised in such a way as to encourage learning and understanding.
We hope you enjoy reading it, and more importantly that you are hungry to learn more, that you
will be tempted to delve deeper as you grow and develop into becoming a provider of healthcare
that is world class, safe and effective.

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