General Pathology for Veterinary Nurses
Harriet Brooks, BVetMed, MSc, PhD, MRCVS, FHEA

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This book was written as a textbook for those who are learning general pathology. This text was not written nor would it serve as a reference book for clinical pathology. The text explains general pathology and how it relates to clinical medicine. The information in this text is an excellent reminder of the importance of supplying accurate information to pathologists who examine samples to enable them to provide the most accurate diagnosis.

The text begins with ‘About This Book’ which explains how to get the most out of the text which I found helpful. Additional features include a glossary, additional reading guide, and an index. These show the author’s interest in making sure the reader understands this subject. The text was published for the United Kingdom as its main audience so the reader will find spelling differences if not accustomed to the UK terminology; some are pointed out in the text, others are not. This was not a detriment, but entertaining, reminding me that although we speak English on both sides of the pond, there are still some differences.

Each chapter starts with an outline and the ‘Aims’ of the chapter highlighting important sections. Each chapter ends with a ‘Summary of Key Points,” followed by a test to discover how much the reader retained from the reading. I found that reading the questions before the chapter and answering as I went along was my preferred method of study. The answers for the self test are found in the back of the text.

The text has ample illustrations and outlines included in each chapter. Often a key point is illustrated and/or outlined to further explain the concept. I found these to be excellent teaching tools.

The author is a pathology instructor for veterinary nurses at the Royal Veterinary College in the United Kingdom. It is obvious that her knowledge is extensive and her passion for her subject is woven throughout the book. I also enjoyed the author’s writing style; she clearly enjoys not only her subject but also teaching others. Examples include breaking words down to Greek/Latin origins, adding study tips and including suggestions for further reading. These bonuses are sprinkled throughout the text.

The chapters include:

  • Introduction to Veterinary Pathology
  • Aetiology (Etiology)
  • Cell Injury
  • Inflammation
  • Pathology and the Immune System
  • Tissue Repair
  • Circulatory Disorders
  • Disorders of Cell/Tissue Growth

The author has written an excellent book for the beginning veterinary technician student, assistants or someone interested in a good overall review of clinical pathology. The book is not intended for veterinarians or experienced technicians unless they would like the review. This basic information is very well presented. I would highly recommend this text to any veterinary technician program.

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell (2010).

ISBN: 978-1-4051-5590-8.


Table of Contents
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Introduction
Alternative Medicine
Anatomy
Anesthesia/Analgesia
Animal Welfare
Aquatic/Fish
Avian
Behavior
Camelids
Canine
Cardiology
Client Education
Cytology / Hematology / Histology
Dental
Dermatology
Dictionary/Reference
Drugs/Pharmacology
Emergency Med
Endocrine
Epidemiology
Equine
Ethics
Exotics
Feline
Food Animals/Livestock
General
Genetics
Geriatrics
Handling & Restraint
Human-Animal Bond
Imaging & Radiology
Immunology
Infectious Diseases
Internal Medicine
Laboratory Medicine
Microbiology
Multimedia
Neurology
Nutrition
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Parasitology
Pathology
 
* BSAVA Canine Feline Haematology
 
* Handbook Urinalysis (VSPN Review)
 
* Lab. Vet. Tech. 5th Ed. (VSPN Review)
 
* Pathogenesis Bacterial Infection 3rd Ed.
 
* Vet. Forensics
 
Animal Abuse: Forensic
 
Antimicrobial Resistance in Animals and Public Health (VSPN)
 
Blackwell Lab. Tests (VSPN Review)
 
Clinical Pathology
 
Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians (VSPN)
 
Clinical Pathology for the Veterinary Team
 
Duncan & Prasse's Veterinary Laboratory Medicine Clinical Pathology, 5th ed
 
Equine Clinical Medicine, Surgery and Reproduction
 
Equine Clinical Pathology (VSPN)
 
Fundamental Clin. Path. 2nd Ed.
 
You are hereGeneral Pathology Nurses (VSPN Review)
 
Intro. Vet. Comp. Forensic
 
Intro. Vet. Pathology 3rd Ed.
 
Kirkbride’s Diagnosis of Abortion and Neonatal Loss in Animals 4th (VSPN)
 
Lab. Urinalysis Hematology
 
Path. Rod. Rabbit 3rd Ed.
 
Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease, 5th Ed.
 
Pathological Basis of Veterinary Disease, 5th Ed. (VSPN Review)
 
Pathology of Pet and Aviary Birds (VSPN)
 
Small Animal Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2nd Ed.
 
Small Animal Pathology for Veterinary Technicians (VSPN)
 
Vet. Clin. Path. Intro.
 
* Lab. Profile SA 3rd Ed.
 
* Mechanisms of Disease 3rd Ed.
 
* Path. Rod. Rabbit 2nd Ed.
 
* Pathologic Basis 4th Ed. (VSPN Review)
 
* Pathology Pet Aviary
Pediatrics
Physiology
Physiotherapy
Practice Management
Primates
Rabbits, Rodents & Ferrets
Reproduction
Reptile/Amphibian
Research
Respiratory
Ruminants
Sheep/Goats
Shelter Medicine
Surgery
Swine
Technicians
Toxicology
Urology/Renal
Veterinary Education
Wildlife-Zoo Animals
Zoonoses

Date Published: June 18, 2010

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