The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, 18th Edition

by Mark H. Beers, Robert S. Porter (Editor), Thomas V. Jones (Editor)

The world's most widely used medical reference now features expanded clinical focus on each category of disorder, as well as more specific guidance on patient examinations. The thoroughly revised and updated 18th Edition is packed with essential information on diagnosing and treating medical disorders to help medical professionals deliver the best care to their patients. This handy, compact guide was written by a team of clinicians for everyday use. Designed for maximum clinical utility, the new Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy makes it easy to find the right information, right when it is needed. It is a must-have for medical students, residents, practicing physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. Featuring:

Genres: Reference, Medicine, Medical, Nonfiction, Textbooks, Science, Health

3000 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1899

About the author

Mark Howard Beers (b. 1954) was an American geriatrician whose research on drug interactions among the elderly led to the creation of the eponymous Beers Criteria, which lists prescription medications that may have deleterious side effects in older patients.

Reviews

[Jose Moa · Rating 5 out of 5]

For everybody with a high school biology and anatomy bacground ,a book easy to read of unvaluable information for family health.
It covers all medical fields, including farmacology and chemotherapy.
Imprescindible in the pre internet era.I have the 1986 edition

[Eduardo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A hypochondriac's dream come true.

[Hope · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a lot of fun. Yes, it was the standard text for doctors who wanted to quickly check a diagnosis. Now that's done by computer. But having the print copy is more fun. You can read straight through it, or choose your favorite sections, such as Infectious Diseases. There's a wonderful game my family used to play with it, a version of 20 Questions. Someone is the disease, and the rest have to take turns asking the disease characteristics. Whoever diagnoses the disease first, wins, and becomes the next disease. The only information the disease gives the guessers is which chapter in the Merck Manual it's from, say, "Neurology."

The first person asks, "Are you a neoplasm?"
"No."
The second person gets a hit: "Do you affect the peripheral nerves?"
"Yes"
Since the second person got a yes, s/he can ask another question. And on it goes. It's fun for the whole family, and scares the crap out of hypochondriacs for added value.

[Margaret McLane]

Eleventh Edition. Copyright 1966

[Madz H · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some outdated info, but a fascinating read! Permanent on my bookshelf.

[Mickey Basden]

a very valuable reference, on the top shelf of my bookcase!

[Julia Wood]

WB
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2018

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great reference book, a must-have for anyone studying medicine or working in the medical and health professions. It is user-friendly, sectioned and tabbed by system or subject, though the small typeface may be difficult for some to read.

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having referred to various editions of the Merck over three decades of my professional life, the 16th remains my favorite. For those with a scatological sense of humor, be sure to peruse the section beginning on page 845; someone slipped in a paragraph that appears in no other edition.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a reference book everyone should own. There is a new edition every year or two. This is general in its coverage, but there are others covering special areas. Merck Manual--Geriatric Medicine is another that I have.

[Reema · Rating 2 out of 5]

Boo!

[Alex Kørup · Rating 4 out of 5]

Used this book as a reference during med school. Absolutely packed with information! Fits in any backpack easily. The downside is the lack of illustrations/pictures.... :(

[Phoebe Chan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very important literature

[Renee Wierz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this handy little book and a great addition for any doctors shelf :) Or med students who understand more than the home edition!

[KnoxnGnome · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome resource for our pre-internet days. Use with caution if you tend to be the self-diagnosing type! Seriously.

[Moath Roubi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best medical book

[Gia Jgarkava · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply industry standard!

[Ann]

Merck Manual 19th Ed. @ 2011, ISBN: 0911910190, HB, SHS, 8/2015