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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.

Average Customer Rating:

Good home reference

Customer Rating:

Very informative book. Easy to read & understand. However, after purchasing this book, I found that all of the text (that I have searched for so far) is available online also- FOR FREE! If I had known this, I wouldn't have purchased it for sure. But still a good reference nonetheless. If you're sick in bed or stuck on the toilet often, etc, then just get the book for reading (staring at computer screens all day messes you up anyway). Price was great.

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real laymen terms. easy to understand. not as detailed as i expected, but got me on the right track for information. highly recommended for beginning medical or non-medical home use.

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What a great reference. I had the first edition but this second addition includes more information. Easy to read, find and understand.

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This is a book every home should have. We've used it for years and just gave copies to two of our daughters.

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The Merck Manual you sent me was a gift to my sister, who just graduated from nursing school. She loves it, and knows she will use it often in her nursing career. Thank you! jeanne