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Summary: A comprehensive reference.
Review: "The Johns Hopkins Family Health Book" is well-written, clearly organized, and very informative. I am finding it to be a valuable addition to my home library. It gets four stars instead of five for being a bit dry, and not terribly reassuring; but on the other hand, I suppose that would be a different kind of book. Don't hesitate to choose this work as a staple in your reference pantry!
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Summary: A comprehensive reference.
Review: "The Johns Hopkins Family Health Book" is well-written, clearly organized, and very informative. I am finding it to be a valuable addition to my home library. It gets four stars instead of five for being a bit dry, and not terribly reassuring; but on the other hand, I suppose that would be a different kind of book. Don't hesitate to choose this work as a staple in your reference pantry!
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Summary: A comprehensive reference.
Review: "The Johns Hopkins Family Health Book" is well-written, clearly organized, and very informative. I am finding it to be a valuable addition to my home library. It gets four stars instead of five for being a bit dry, and not terribly reassuring; but on the other hand, I suppose that would be a different kind of book. Don't hesitate to choose this work as a staple in your reference pantry!
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Summary: Explanation of the rationale for the book
Review: All of us at Johns Hopkins receive phone calls from family and friends whenever they develop health problems. Our purpose in writing this book is to give you a similar resource. Faculty from our Schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing have worked together to assemble an encyclopedia of useful facts. This book gives information on disease symptoms, diagnosis and treatment as well as advice on how to stay healthy. All of us have questions when we leave our doctor's office and this book will help to answer those questions. We hope that you find it equivalent to that phone call to "your friend the doctor." Read in good health!
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Summary: The best of its genre
Review: I have used this book for about five years to do introductory and background research. I own or have examined the leading competitors (Harvard, Cornell, Mayo guides). The Johns Hopkins guide is consistently the best. It provides concise and precise information and is clearly written. It is written for the intelligent and literate reader, and is less illustrated than some of the competitors, but the information content is consistently superior.
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Summary: The best of its genre
Review: I have used this book for about five years to do introductory and background research. I own or have examined the leading competitors (Harvard, Cornell, Mayo guides). The Johns Hopkins guide is consistently the best. It provides concise and precise information and is clearly written. It is written for the intelligent and literate reader, and is less illustrated than some of the competitors, but the information content is consistently superior.
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Summary: An excellent reference guide to medical illnesses
Review: There I was able to compare it with several others in its class, anddetermined that it was the most complete and best organized for myneeds. This book contains 17 chapters dedicated to understanding different parts of the body, and the symptoms, treatment, and prognosis for any illness I have checked for so far. A 48 page insert of color pictures helps you diagnosis certain kinds of rashes, sore throats, etc. The book also has recommendations on what can be treated at home and when you should consult a doctor. There are also sections on staying healthy, first aid and emergency care. END
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Summary: This is even better than the Merck Manual
Review: This is the best medical book for laymen I have ever read. It has as much or more detail as the Merck Manual in an easier to read format for the patient. It covers prevention, diagnosis and treatment. I recommend it highly.
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