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Introduction
Jennifer Kong
Acknowledgements
Licensing Information
Using this Resource
Abbreviations
Meihua E. Su
Preface Overview
What Is Pathology, Pathophysiology, and a Pathologist?
Helen Dyck and Jennifer Kong
Where Do the Specimens Come From? The David Hardwick Pathology Learning Centre (DHPLC)
How Are the Specimens Obtained and Prepared?
Helen Dyck
How do we Look at a Pathology Specimen?
Epithelial Tissue
J. Gordon Betts; Kelly A. Young; James A. Wise; Eddie Johnson; Brandon Poe; Dean H. Kruse; Oksana Korol; Jody E. Johnson; Mark Womble; and Peter DeSaix
Video Lessons on Histology
Jennifer Kong; Lyz Boyd; and Jonathan Bush
Preface Summary
Inclusive Language Guide - Communication in HealthCare, Science, Education and the Workplace
Zoë Soon and Megan Owens
Inclusive Language in Health Care Practice Questions
Zoë Soon
Heart Failure Chapter Overview
Pre-Test for Heart Failure
Heart Anatomy
Cardiac Muscle Tissue
Video Lessons of Normal Heart Function, Anatomy, and Histology
Left-Sided Heart Failure: From Cellular to Clinical
Jennifer Kong and Helen Dyck
Types and Causes of Heart Failure
Right-Sided Heart Failure: From Cellular to Clinical
Diagnosis of Heart Failure
Heart Failure Summary and Credits
Clinical Side of Heart Failure
Post-Test for Heart Failure
Heart Anatomy - Review Q&A (Zoë)
Heart Electrical Activity - Review (Zoë)
Circulation of Oxygenated and Deoxygenated Blood - Review (Zoë)
Arteries, Veins, Blood Pressure, and Neuroendocrine control of Blood Pressure - Review (Zoë)
Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - The Heart
Melanoma Chapter Overview
Pre-Test for Metastatic Melanoma
Layers of the Skin
Video Lessons on Normal Anatomy and Histology of Skin
Lyz Boyd; Helen Dyck; and Jennifer Kong
Overview of Cancer
Cell Growth and Division
Cellular Differentiation
Cancer and the Cell Cycle
Mary Ann Clark; Jung Choi; and Matthew Douglas
General Introduction to the Cellular Development of Cancer and Metastasis
Pathophysiology of Melanoma
Histopathology of Melanoma
Lyz Boyd and Jennifer Kong
Gross Anatomy of Metastatic Melanoma
Signs and Symptoms of Metastatic Melanoma
Diagnosis and Treatment of Metastatic Melanoma
Melanoma Chapter Summary and Credits
Post-Test for Metastatic Melanoma
Emphysema Chapter Overview
Pre-Test for Emphysema
Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
The Process of Breathing
Video Lessons on Normal Anatomy and Histology of Lungs
Respiratory System Review (Zoë)
General Introduction to Tissue Injury, Inflammation, and Remodelling
Inflammation and Fever
Nina Parker; Mark Schneegurt; Anh-Hue Thi Tu; Philip Lister; and Brian M. Forster
Chronic Inflammation and Tissue Remodelling
Pathophysiology of Emphysema
Signs and Symptoms of Emphysema
Diagnosis and Treatment of Emphysema
Emphysema Chapter Summary and Credits
Clinical side of COPD
Post-Test for Emphysema
Atherosclerosis Chapter Overview
Jennifer Kong and Tetiana Povshedna
Pre-Test for Atherosclerosis
Tetiana Povshedna
Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
Blood Flow and Blood Pressure
Gross Anatomy and Histology of Normal Aorta
Risk Factors and Epidemiology of Atherosclerosis
Digestion and Absorption of Lipids
Karine Hamm
Pathophysiology of Atherosclerosis
Gross Anatomy and Histopathology of Atherosclerosis
Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerosis
Clinical Side of Angina
Evolving concepts and research frontiers: atherosclerosis and microbiota
Chapter Summary and Credits
Post-Test for Atherosclerosis
Pneumonia Chapter Overview
Simon Duffy and Meihua E. Su
Pre-Test for Pneumonia
Simon Duffy
Lung Anatomy
Normal Physiology of Breathing and the Cough Reflex
Pulmonary Circulation, Organs and Structures of the Respiratory Zone
J. Gordon Betts; Kelly A. Young; Mark Womble; Brandon Poe; Oksana Korol; Dean H. Kruse; Peter DeSaix; James A. Wise; Jody E. Johnson; and Eddie Johnson
Lung Microbiome and Barriers to Infection
Bacterial and Viral Pneumonia
Pathophysiology of Pneumonia
Noah Stewart
Video lessons on Normal lung: gross anatomy and histology
Noah Stewart and Jennifer Kong
Gross Pathology and Histopathology of Pneumonia
Diagnosis and Treatment of Pneumonia
Simon Duffy and Jennifer Kong
Pneumonia Chapter Summary and Credits
Patient narratives of Pneumonia
Post-Test for Pneumonia
Acute Kidney Injury Chapter Overview
Jennifer Kong and Lyz Boyd
Pre-Test for Acute Kidney Injury
Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
Physiology of Urine Formation
Gross Anatomy of Normal Kidney
Jennifer Kong and Meihua E. Su
Histology of Normal Kidney
Lyz Boyd
Pathology of Acute Kidney Injury
Clinical Presentation and Causes of AKI
Gross Pathology of AKI
Histopathology of AKI
Treatment and Prognosis of AKI
Consequences of AKI in other systems
Diagnosis of AKI and Interprofessional collaboration
AKI Chapter Summary and Credits
Post-Test for Acute Kidney Injury
Urinary System Review - Zoë
Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Urinary System
Cirrhosis Chapter Overview
Cirrhosis Pre-Test
The Normal Liver and Gallbladder
Gross Anatomy and Histology of Normal Liver
Causes and Pathophysiology of Cirrhosis
Gross pathology of cirrhotic liver
Digestive System - Review (Zoë)
Histopathology of Cirrhosis
Jennifer Kong and Yimei Qin
Clinical manifestations of Cirrhosis
Diagnosis of Cirrhosis
Interprofessional Collaboration During the Diagnosis and Management of Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis Chapter Summary and Credits
Post-Test on Cirrhosis
Diabetes Mellitus Chapter Overview
Pre-Test for Diabetes
Anatomy of the Pancreas and Glucose Homeostasis
Normal Gross Anatomy and Histology of Pancreas
Type 1 Diabetes (Insulin Dependent)
Type 2 Diabetes (Non-Insulin Dependent)
Gestational Diabetes
Diagnosis of Diabetes
Consequences of Chronic High Sugars in Other Systems
Consequences of Uncontrolled High Blood Sugar: Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Interprofessional Collaboration During the Care of Diabetes
Management and Treatment of Diabetes
Patient Narrative on Type 1 Diabetes: Sally
Diabetes Chapter Summary and Credits
Post-Test for Diabetes
Blood, Anemia, Leukemia & Blood Tests Chapter Overview
William Wang and Jennifer Kong
Pre-test
William Wang
Normal blood composition
Production of the Mature Blood Cells (Formed Elements)
Erythrocytes
Leukocytes (White blood cells) and Platelets (Thrombocytes)
Normal histology of blood
Shing Tat Theodore Lam and William Wang
Pathophysiology of anemia
Ghazal Sokhanran
Hematopathology of leukemia
Shing Tat Theodore Lam and Jennifer Kong
Clinical manifestations of anemia & leukemia
Samuel Lam; Ghazal Sokhanran; and Kristen Danielle Go
Blood tests
Emily Frawley
Diagnosis of Anemia & Leukemia
Emily Frawley and Jennifer Kong
Treatment of anemia & leukemia
Kristen Danielle Go and Samuel Lam
Interprofessional collaboration: the journey a blood test takes in LifeLabs
Jennifer Kong and Emily Frawley
Chapter summary and credits
Post Test: Blood Function, Composition Hematopoiesis and Hemostasis
Review Crossword: Blood Function and Composition
General Senses and Somatosensory Pathways: Post-Test Review H5P Question Set
Somatic Motor Pathways: Post-Test Review H5P Question Set
Autonomic Nervous System (Sympathetic & Parasympathetic) - Highlight the Words Practice Review
Autonomic Nervous System (Sympathetic & Parasympathetic) - Crossword Practice Review
Learning Objectives
Glynda Rees; Rob Kruger; Glynda; Kruger; and Janet Morrison
Patient: Erin Johns
Glynda Rees; Rob Kruger; and Janet Morrison
At Home
Emergency Room
Patient: Meryl Smith
In the Supermarket
Day 0: Medical Ward
Day 1: Medical Ward
Day 2: Medical Ward
Day 3: Medical Ward
Lymphatic System and Immunity - Review
Patient: Miki Huang
Annabelle Liao
Day 0: Emergency Department
Day 1 Emergency Department & Medical Unit
Day 2: Medical unit
Day 3: Medical unit
Day 4: Medical unit
Discharge
Olfaction - Review (Zoë)
Gustation - Review (Zoë)
Vision - Review (Zoë)
Hearing and Equilibrium (Balance) - Review (Zoë)
Reproductive System - Review
Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Respiratory System
Chapter 1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
Zoë Soon and adithimenon
Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Tissues Types (Epithelial, Connective, Muscular, and Nervous)
Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves and Spinal Reflexes
Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Special Senses (Smell, Taste, Vision, Hearing, and Balance/Equilibrium)
Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous Pathway
Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Reproductive System
Review of Anatomy and Physiology - Nervous Tissue
Review of Anatomy and Physiology - Muscle Tissue
Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Lymphatic System and Immunity
Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Chemical Level of the Human Body
Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Cellular Level
Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Introductory Vocabulary
Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Integumentary System
Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Embryonic and Fetal Development
Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Digestive System
Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Brain and Cranial Nerves
Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Bones and Bone Structure
Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Blood Vessels, Circulation and Blood Pressure
Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Blood
Review of Anatomy and Physiology - Autonomic Nervous System
Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Articulations
Intro to recall, critical thinking, and clinical reasoning
Ghazal Sokhanran; Kristen Danielle Go; Samuel Lam; and Jennifer Kong
Demonstration of how to work through clinical reasoning exercises
Extra Critical Thinking Questions
Ghazal Sokhanran; Samuel Lam; Kristen Danielle Go; and Jennifer Kong
Extra Clinical Reasoning Exercises
Meihua E. Su; Mena Burr; and Jennifer Kong
Introduction to Healthcare Disparities
Lucy Ogoke
Amaka Zeiden's Birth Story: How ignored complaints nearly cost her her life.
Kidney Infection? These Stretches Should Help: The effects of weight bias in healthcare
Navigating Healthcare as a Transgender Patient
Self Advocacy in the face of Dismissal
Patient: Harj Singh
Daily Lesson Plan Template
Course Assessment Plan - Brainstorming Template
Unit Assessment Plan - Brainstorming Template
Lesson Planning; What type of Assessments can and should be used?
List of Open Source (Free) Assessment Repositories
List of Assessment Resources for UBC Faculty and Students
Assessment Partner Website - Free Resource for Designing Assessments
H5P Plug-ins
Conclusion
Authors & Contributors
Glossary
Feedback
Cirrhosis
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