This long established best-selling text meets the needs of a wide range of health care professionals including nurses, nursing students, students of allied health professions and complementary therapies, paramedics and ambulance technicians. The purpose of the book is reflected in its title," Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness". The text is written in straightforward language and is complemented by extensive clear, full-colour illustrations. Each chapter provides an explanation of: the normal structure and functions of the human body what occurs when disease or illness disrupts the normal processes. Previous edition is the winner of The Bookseller's Best-sellers Award for an Academic Title. "Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness, 9th edition" was the best-selling academic title through bookshops in 2005.