PREFACE<br >Careers in the field of health care are expanding as a result of the team concept<br >a| total health care delivery. This has necessitated the development of special-<br >ized health careers， and students must learn the theories， principles， and con-<br >cepts of the natural scientific laws that govern our universe. Furthermore they<br >must be able to apply what they have learned in order to stand as a professional<br >in their chosen field.<br > Health care personnel who make up the team concept of total health care<br >delivery to the community must have knowledge in the field of chemistry， but<br >not the extensive knowledge that is required of a professional chemist. They<br >must have the basic chemistry that relates to the health care field.<br > This textbook in health sciences chemistry has been written for you， the<br > student， in the language that you understand， with references that relate to<br > everyday experiences. Particular attention has been made to relate chemical<br > Concepts to clinical situations. We believe that this text includes the funda-<br > mentals of chemistry that students must know in order to assure a successful<br > performance in their professional fields.<br >