Fundamentals of Pharmacology

Fundamentals of Pharmacology

by Alan GalbraithShane Bullock Elizabeth Manias and others
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 12/08/2015

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Your comprehensive and current introduction to the fascinating field of Pharmacology, applied to Nursing and Health! Now fully updated in line with changes in clinical practice, new drugs and research developments.


This clear and readable text will guide you through how drugs act within the body coupled with their clinical application. Sections covering social, legal and professional issues are included alongside the scientific principles of pharmacology. Drug groups are considered according to their pharmacological effects, their action on physiological processes and the conditions they are used to treat.

ISBN:
9781317325864
9781317325864
Category:
Nursing
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
12-08-2015
Language:
English
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
Shane Bullock

Shane Bullock, Monash University, has been involved in the education of student health professionals and scientists for more than 25 years.

Shane is the co-author of three Australian textbooks: Fundamentals of Pharmacology, Principles of Pathophysiology and Psychopharmacology for Health Professionals.

He has also published a number of journal articles on health professional education, in particular with respect to pharmacology knowledge.

He is currently the Director of the Monash School of Rural Health at Churchill, coordinating the first year of the graduate entry medical course.

Elizabeth Manias

Elizabeth Manias is a Research Professor within the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Deakin University. Elizabeth is also an Adjunct Professorial Fellow at the Department of Medicine, Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne and an Honorary Professor at the Melbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne.

She is a registered nurse, a registered pharmacist, a certified geriatric pharmacist and is accredited to undertake Medication Management Reviews. Elizabeth has extensive experience in teaching pharmacology and medication safety to undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Her research interests include medication safety, medication adherence, communication processes between health professionals, patients and family members, organisational and environmental aspects associated with patient safety, and consumer participation in care.

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