"This set provides more than 1,230 alphabetically arranged entries, of which about 100 are new, covering topics in body systems and functions, conditions and common diseases, contemporary health care issues and theories, techniques and practices, and devices and equipment. It covers all major health professions, including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy and more."--[Source inconnue].

Volume 1-5, covering entries A-Z, presents information on diseases and disorders, tests and procedures, body systems, health professions, and current health issues.

"The Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health, 5th Edition is a comprehensive resource containing 1280 entries that aims to educate people about allied health and nursing. Entries follow the standardized, balanced format of all the titles in Gale Encyclopedia of ... line. Entries include sidebars defining Key Terms and listing Questions to Ask Your Provider. This edition includes new entries, updated entries, over 625 color images and illustrations, a medical glossary, an appendix of pertinent organizations, and an index"--