Chemistry: An Introduction for Medical and Health Sciences provides students and practitioners with a clear, readable introduction to the chemical terms and concepts that are relevant to their study and practice. Assuming little prior knowledge of the subject the book describes and explains the chemistry underlying many of the most commonly prescribed drugs and medicines. It also includes information on chemical aspects of digestion and nutrition, oxidation, radioactivity and an overview of how chemicals fight disease.  Each chapter contains learning objectives, diagnostic tests (with answers at the end of the chapter) and questions. The book will be visually appealing with numerous good clear diagrams, boxes containing historical or topical vignettes and a number of specially drawn cartoons.