Take Care of Yourself, 9th Edition: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Medical Self-Care - Softcover

Fries, James F.; Vickery, Donald M.

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9780738213484: Take Care of Yourself, 9th Edition: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Medical Self-Care

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738213489 ISBN 13: 9780738213484

Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books, 2009

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The world's bestselling health guide offers new material on the most recent critical health issues such as obesity, as well as additional new and updated information.

Covering over 175 healthcare problems and symptoms, Take Care of Yourself is simple to use. Readers can look up their symptoms to locate an explanation of likely causes and possible home remedies, while diagrams show how to recognize problems and treat them, and decision charts advise when it's time to see a doctor. This comprehensive guide also covers emergencies, the 20 things everyone should keep in a home pharmacy, and how to work best with a doctor.

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About the Author:

Donald M. Vickery, MD, helped develop the first medical decision charts for non-doctors. Head of the nonprofit Self-Care Institute, he lives in Evergreen, Colorado.

James F. Fries, MD, is Professor of Medicine, Emeritus, at Stanford University. He lives in Woodside, California.

Review:

Women’s Health, 4/09
“To make playing nurse a cinch, check out the newly updated version of Take Care of Yourself...Whether you sprained your ankle or found a tick bite, you’ll find the right treatment, plus advice on when to call your doctor or get to the ER.”

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