Includes bibliographical references and index.

The disease process -- Integrative medicine and complementary therapies -- Pain and its management -- Infectious and communicable diseases -- Cancer -- Congenital diseases and disorders -- Mental health diseases and disorders -- Skin diseases and disorders -- Musculoskeletal diseases and disorders -- Nervous system diseases and disorders -- Endocrine system diseases and disorders -- Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems diseases and disorders -- Respiratory system diseases and disorders -- Digestive system diseases and disorders -- Urinary system diseases and disorders -- Reproductive system diseases and disorders -- Eye and ear diseases and disorders.