Following an integrated approach, this book walks health professionals through related general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry topics in adjacent chapters. This approach helps them see the strong connections that exist between these three branches of chemistry. The third edition utilizes numerous real-world examples to make the concepts more relevant. Within each chapter, boxes highlight high-interest, real-life applications based on the topics being discussed. Sample problems also help health professionals build problem-solving skills as they uncover the solutions.