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Title: The Merck Manual of Medical Information: Home Edition (Spanish Version) by Robert, Md. Berkow, Mark H., Md Beers, Ardrew J., M.B. Fletcher, Merck ISBN: 0-911910-14-X Publisher: Merck & Co Pub. Date: 1999 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $34.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.88 (32 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: MERCK MANUAL IS A COMBINATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM
Comment: The Merck Manual of Medical Information (Home Edition) is one of the most valuable books anyone can have in his or her study.
With simple terms and definitions, this 1600-paged medical authority dissected every known human ailment, bearing the layman in mind.
An unabridged section comprising of nine chapters explained drugs, prescriptions and pharmacodynamics in a way that non-medics would understand. There are also invaluable pieces of advice on both nutrition and fitness.
Anyone reading this book will appreciate how all those scary mysteries surrounding medicine and surgery were bared in a reader-friendly format.
Bravo MERCK! I commend you for rendering such a wealth of health information at peanut's price.
Rating: 5
Summary: 1500 pages of information, not watered down!
Comment: This reference book is easy to use and understand. When I first leaned of this home edition version of the Merck manual I was hesitant. Over the years many books have been published that are medical in nature, some published by doctors, but the content is watered down or so vague that a layperson doesn't derive much information from it. Some books are actually condescending in attitude, some patronizing. So many books briefly skim symptoms and then caution to call a physician for more information.
Recently my son was diagnosed on the phone by our pediatrician with chicken pox and it was made clear that they did not want to see him for a physical exam. I was given a tiny bit of information by the office staff but was still curious for more information. I spent over an hour surfing the Internet looking for information but found watered down information, repeated many times over on multiple websites, including some written by physicians intended for laypeople to use. I looked at my parenting books written by doctors (one titled "The Portable Pediatrician", no less) and was still lacking any substantial information. When I consulted the Merck Manual home edition, (which I had forgotten I bought recently and had not yet used), I was surprised at the level of information given. There are many details that I had not found elsewhere, such as number of days from exposure to outbreak, how long it takes the pox to change from first appearance to crusted over, about how long the infection lasts, and treatment suggestions. Reasons why some children have a mild outbreak vs. a severe outbreak were even provided, something I had not found anywhere else.
The information here is not dumbed down in that it is not so vague that it is not useful. There is a lot of information here but it is written in a style for the layperson to understand. I appreciated the writing style, which presents information to the non-physician without putting on airs.
Anyone who, like me, prefers to gather information and learn about things rather than making a call or office visit to their doctor to get just one opinion will appreciate owning this book. At about 1500 pages it covers many illnesses and ailments. If you are interested in this book I suggest you buy it so that you have it at your fingertips 24 hours a day, for whatever may arise. I am not suggesting this take the place of a doctor, but I know from working with physicians that there are certain calls that are non-emergent in nature that are not appreciated when the office is closed!
If you are looking for a book about children's ailments that encompasses not only western medicine but lists an array of other treatment methods, I suggest Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child: A Practical A-To-Z Reference to Natural and Conventional Treatments for Infants and Children by Janet Zand. I found this to be an excellent companion to the Merck manual, home edition. The Merck manual gives more information about the disease or ailment itself through a Western medicine viewpoint while the Zand's books' specialty is sharing treatment options grouped by category (herbal, homeopathic, western, etc.).
Rating: 5
Summary: Comprehensive in easy to understand language
Comment: This is the most comprehensive guide to health related issues available on the market. There is a more authorative edition of the Merck Manual, but at 1700 pages this edition will keep you occupied. It covers the broad range of illnesses with handy diagnoses. But, what I like most is the children's section, which not only fills you on all the ailments that plague little ones, but the vast array of problems that can occur during pregnancy. While much of this information may provide more anxiety than assurance, it is worth knowing, especially if going through the experience of child birth for the first time. The children's section also has good information on health and nutrition. It quite literally covers the gamut of health related issues and no home should be without it. But, don't get carried away with self-diagnoses It can be frightening!
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Title: The Merck Manual of Medical Information, Second Edition: The World's Most Widely Used Medical Reference - Now In Everyday Language by Mark H. Beers ISBN: 0911910352 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pub. Date: 29 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $37.50 |
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Title: The Pill Book 10th Edition : New and Revised by HAROLD M. SILVERMAN ISBN: 0553584782 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 30 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy: 17th Edition by Mark H. Beers, Robert Berkow ISBN: 0911910107 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Pub. Date: 05 March, 1999 List Price(USD): $40.00 |
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Title: Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide by Harvard Medical School, Anthony Komaroff ISBN: 0684847035 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pub. Date: September, 1999 List Price(USD): $40.00 |
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Title: PDR Family Encyclopedia of Medical Care by Physicians' Desk Reference ISBN: 0345420098 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 26 December, 1998 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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