This widely used text is now revised and thoroughly up to date. A practical case-study approach helps health care students master the fundamentals of therapeutics while gaining a firm grasp of essential problem-solving techniques. True-to-life clinical scenarios are incorporated into every disease and disorder chapter to illustrate concepts and principles of therapeutics and to offer hands-on practice in developing therapeutic care plans. Comprehensive coverage of therapeutics fundamentals gives students an understanding of disease states and their treatments and how to apply optimal pharmaceutical care. This edition has two new chapters: "Delivering Culturally Competent Care" and "End of Life." A bonus CD-ROM includes an indexed, searchable version of the book for quick access to needed information.

2004-02-23 Practically useful

This book gives a comprehensive case studies analysis of the current pharmacotherapy. What set it apart from other case studies book is that it give a brief but substantial amount of disease and treatment background in each chapter. Furthermore, the case is well organized in a easy to understand chapter. The incremental build up of clinical challenge in each subsequent case makes it easy to learn and glued reader interest. A very useful book especially for student into a hospital attachment or undertaking a clinical course.