The Merck Manual of Medical Information : Home Edition

Berkow, Robert (editor); Beers, Mark H. (editor); Fletcher, Andrew J. (editor)

ISBN 10: 0911910875 / ISBN 13: 9780911910872

Published by Merck & Company, Incorporated, Rahway, NJ, U.S.A., 1999

About this Item

Publisher: Merck Research Laboratories, 1999, V.Good, HB (OVERSIZED) ISBN: 0-911910-87-5.

Seller Inventory # 009194

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Merck Manual of Medical Information : Home Edition
• Publisher: Merck & Company, Incorporated, Rahway, NJ, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0911910875
• ISBN 13: 9780911910872
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Health
  • Cookbook
  • Fitness

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Synopsis

The world's bestselling medical reference is now available in every day language. Comprehensive, accurate information is offered, with contributions from more than 300 leading medical experts. 300+ illustrations.

Reviews

At last, a consumer version of the Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, a.k.a., the Merck Manual, the most widely used medical textbook in the world. With a few exceptions and some additions, this home edition contains nearly all the information found in the Merck Manual but written for the lay reader. The layout is accessible, with the book divided into sections organized around either organ systems or medical specialties. Each section begins with an outline detailing the contents of following chapters. Extras include sections on men's, women's and children's health. Cross references throughout the text are extremely helpful, and the line drawings are clear and understandable. Appendixes include information on legal issues, tables of weights and measures, common medical tests, trade names of generic drugs, and a resource listing of organizations providing information and support. Overall, this home edition compares favorably with similar resources such as the Mayo Clinic Family Health Book (Morrow, 1996. 2d ed.), avoiding a big, splashy presentation to focus on content. Essential for all medical, consumer health, and public libraries.?Kate Kelly, Treadwell Lib., Massachusetts General Hosp., Boston
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