The Merck Manual of Medical Information: Second Home Edition (Merck Manual of Medical Information, Home Ed.)

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The Merck Manual has traditionally provided exclusive, up-to-the-minute information to doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Now, with the special Home Edition, the general public can access virtually the same critical data contained in the physician's version -- but in everyday language and a reader-friendly format.

With contributions from nearly 200 internationally respected medical experts, this fully revised edition offers vital, easy-to-understand information about almost every known medical issue, including:

• AIDS

• cancer

• eating, digestive, and nutrition disorders

• heart disease

• mental illness

• pediatric care -- including a new chapter on early-childhood development

• sexual dysfunction

• terminal illness

• viruses and infections

...and much more. Featuring original illustrations and diagrams, an A-Z listing of brand-name and generic drugs, and an appendix of medical resources, The Merck Manual -- Home Edition is published as a not-for-profit service by Merck, a world leader in breakthrough medical discoveries with a long commitment to making the world a healthier place.

What Customers Say About The Merck Manual of Medical Information: Second Home Edition (Merck Manual of Medical Information, Home Ed.):

Found this book to be very useful, in fact have bought more copies to hand out to realitives. Working in the nursing industry We use this book often.

CAUTION seniors and people with eyesight issues: Do NOT get the smaller print edition unless you have very good eyesight and can read the smaller print size. A MUST HAVE reference book in every home. The editions are identical except for the physical size of the book and the font size, but I find the larger (standard) print size is much easier and much more convenient to read. Well indexed and very readable even by non-medically trained people. This book comes in two print size editions. A LITTLE knowledge can be a dangerous thing, and this book is NOT for you to be-your-own-doctor, but if you read in this book relating to your own specific medical issues and/or concerns you should have a better understanding and should be able to discuss your own health issues more intelligently with your health care providers, i.e be a 'better' patient. The 'simple stuff' you may be able to take care of on your own.

I've used this book numerous times at home through the years and have bought it as a gift for others. It is a great resource for the home. It has lots of information on each subject and is in a language easily understood by a lay person.

This book is very practical and helpful in answering some of your everyday questions about your health based on symptoms or specific conditions. Every household should have one.

Condition and delivery time excellent. Print so small can't be read without a high powered magnifier.