Book
The Merck manual home health handbook
Record details
- ISBN: 9780911910308 (hbk.)
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Physical Description:
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xlii, 2,306 p., [8] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 25 cm. - Edition: [3rd ed.].
- Publisher: Whitehouse Station, NJ : Merck Research Laboratories, 2009.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Previously published as: The Merck manual of medical information, Home ed. Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | A guide for readers -- Understanding medical terms -- Fundamentals -- Drugs -- Digestive disorders -- Liver and gallbladder disorders -- Kidney and urinary tract disorders -- Heart and blood vessel disorders -- Lung and airway disorders -- Bone, joint, and muscle disorders -- Brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders -- Mental health disorders -- Disorders of nutrition and metabolism -- Hormonal disorders -- Blood disorders -- Cancer -- Immune disorders -- Infections -- Skin disorders -- Mouth and dental disorders -- Ear, nose, and throat disorders -- Eye disorders -- Men's health issues -- Women's health issues -- Children's health issues -- Older people's health issues -- Injuries and poisoning -- Special subjects -- Appendixes. Weights and measures ; Common medical tests ; Drug names : generic and trade ; Resources for help and information. |
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| Subject: | Medicine, Popular Medicine, Popular -- Handbooks, manuals, etc Self-care, Health -- Handbooks, manuals, etc Diseases Health |
Available copies
- 9 of 10 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Vanderhoof Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 10 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderhoof Public Library | 613 MER (Text) | 35193000215139 | Adult Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- PW Annex Reviews : Publishers Weekly Annex Reviews
In 1997, Merck introduced their first medical manual intended for a general audience, rather than health professionals. In this third edition, they address a readership that "now has access to a depth and breadth of medical information" but who still need an accessible "starting point." An editorial board of 207 medical experts contributes to this comprehensive overview of medical practice today, with a special focus on geriatric medicine (including a chapter devoted to enhancing the quality of end-of-life care for patient, care-giver, friends and family). Three chapters of a 30-chapter look at children's health issues cover the care of newborns. Elsewhere, Porter and company urge patients to become proactive in their health care, suggesting ways to prepare for a first appointment with a new doctor and scattering practical tips throughout on issues like drug use during pregnancy and contraindication. Charts and illustrations aid the book's accessibility, making it Merck's most authoritative and easy-to-read home medical guide yet. (Oct.) Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.
