• Thoroughly updated with NMC competencies covered for each topic. • Hand-drawn diagrams with illustrations by the author with apt colors. • Easy to follow and simple language for better understanding. • Clinical photographs included in relevant topics. • More flowcharts and tables included for easy remembrance. • Applied aspects included in all the chapters. • Clinical case-based questions at the end of section for early clinical exposure. • Multiple choice questions given at the end of chapters. • Exam-oriented questions like name the following, fill in the blanks and give the normal value questions included at the end of each section. • Special section of review questions, physiological basis and important diagrams is included for the first time.