Mosby's Medical Encyclopedia

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Summary: One of the best medical references around!
Review: For a title published by SoftKey (now Br0derbund) words fail to describe how well designed the interface is as well as how much information is packed on this disc. This is a reference title which has so much going for it and deserves much more recognition than it received.

Despite its age (the actual software is circa 1997) it is remarkably crisp and loaded with many ways to keep track of what you browse within it. From bookmarking functions which allow you to create custom bookmark files allows you to build custom lists of research terminology right on down to allowing full access to all the graphics and text of this product for research papers or, for that matter, web design projects. There is even a built-in Journal function which allows you to take and save notes without using external software. Now how many reference titles boast such innovative ways of allowing you to do so much within the software itself without switching outside of its environment? It's your one-stop-shop for research!

As for the medical information, it is top notch. Now only do you get practical laymans advice to help one cope with a range of ailments and other health-related issues one can go deep-down into actual details of anatomical and biological functions. There are also some great practical health advice articles for those who are unsure about how to live a healthier life. Hyperlinks abound and, alas, a lot of them are repeated from one section to another. A minor quibble. The explanations are quite detailed from basic biological processes right on up to full articles explaining diseases. Definitely a database of information which will satisfy both novices and experts alike.

I haven't explored its weblinks yet but I am thoroughly impressed with this disc so far. Since it's a CD-ROM it has the required A/V material to round off a superb and vastly underrated title. As for the price it is a STEAL! I'm sure you can find better products but not one as good as this for such a bargain basement price.

--dr.bomb
Ph.D. in AVRT...for life...FOREVER!


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Summary: Med. encyclopedia
Review: Mosby's Medical Encyclopedia is the best by far! It has really helped me understand the anatomy of the human body. It is real simple and complex to read. I am a student at Methodist Hospital School of Nursing; it is a brillant piece of craftmanship.