The Merck Manual of Medical Information

by Mark H. Beers

For more than 100 years doctors have been coming to us for advice. Now you can, too.
The Merck Manual has traditionally provided exclusive, up-to-the-minute information to doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Now, with this 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.

Genres: Reference, Medical, Health, Nonfiction, Medicine, Science, Self Help

1952 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1997

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

[Larissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Essential for every hypochondriac.

[Shakeya]

i want to read this book

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reference book. Must have on board.

[Lex · Rating 5 out of 5]

IMPORTANT: Keep this book in case zombie apocalypse happens.

[Ann]

Merck Manual home Ed. @2003, ISBN: 0911910352, HB/DJ eBay $4.99, 3/2012

[Richard Tremblay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Une référence indispensable à prix abordable. Le livre de toutes maladies et autres pathologies de l'organisme humain.

Vous êtes auteur et vous cherchez un truc bizarre pour agrémenter votre récit ? Ne cherchez pas plus loin. Vous trouverez ici toute l'information nécessaire pour concocter un épisode de Trauma ou de House. Pensez aux belles morts surprenantes dont vous pouvez pimenter votre polar, ou les maladies incapacitantes dont vous pouvez affubler votre personnage principal : dyschézie ou autres pulpites. Ha ! Jetez de la poudre aux yeux à vos lecteurs.

Reste que c'est une sorte d'indispensable de la maladie. Les articles, innombrables, font le tour de la question : symptômes, diagnostics et traitements. Le corps humain est absolument fascinant pour la variété de maladies qu'il peut abriter. Un excellent livre quand on a quelques minutes de lecture devant soi.

Absolument pas recommandé aux hypocondriaques, sauf aux hypocondriaques masochistes.

Pour référence seulement. (À noter que le Merck Veterinary Manual est aussi disponible. Very interesting aussi).

2010

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Merck Manual is one of those reference books you really hope you'll never have to seriously use, but you'll be REALLY glad you have it, if you did.
A symptom based medical reference, it's well written in layman's terms to allow anyone the ability to search and review possible diagnosis while also providing treatment.
This was one of those "if you see it, grab it" books. It's popular enough right until you want to buy it, then you can't find it anywhere.
So this is me saying: "if it come across it in your travels, grab it. You never know if you'll need it. "

[Judy Tarver · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent book with some good medical information in it. It could have been more detailed, in my opinion.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

The plot of this book is very clear: you will suffer from something and possibly die unless you can identify it and get yourself help.
There are subplots, such as a loved one develops a terrifying cough, or an odd purplish stain on her skin, or a child will have headaches that should not be braved at such a young age.
There is always pain that should be explained. Or pain that is inexplicable. In any case, this is a fascinating book that will keep you up nights.

[Ona · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am surprised that this book is such a page turner. My intention was to read it for a particular class, but I find myself browsing, just picking it up and reading where it opens - like a meditation or oracle.
It is well written and I recommend it heartily.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent resourse, even in this internet age. I've been known to lose an hour or two with the darn thing when I was just looking up one thing. It's packed with information that is easy to understand and references that are easy to navigate.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my Bible. Right by my bedside.

[Cws]

610 Ber

[Ao · Rating 4 out of 5]

The most basic book that I used to survive 1st year to even 3rd year med school. Very easy to understand informations to diseases that needs further basic explanations to students.

[Mary Stanton]

This is an essential part of a well-stocked library. And it is VERY useful if you are concerned that you're dying of a dread disease. You probably aren't.

[Oresta · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is not one to read cover to cover...it's my resource book..for medical info...among others.

[Mohey Aboshosha · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book to read for all medical professions