This concise, easy to use text includes all the essentials of human disease and pathophysiology. Unlike other texts, this one includes only the need-to-know information for allied health professionals, including licensed practical nurses, surgical technicians, nursing assistants, medical transcriptionists, medical assistants, emergency medical technicians, radiology technicians, respiratory technicians, and physical therapy assistants. Its concise, consistent approach includes a review of anatomy and physiology as well as an introduction to the most common diseases. This text is a handy reference for all allied health professionals interested in human disease.