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Take Care of Yourself is the world's best-selling health guide, and the only one that has been found to help reduce visits to the doctor and save money. Covering nearly 200 health-care problems and symptoms, it is easy to use, even in a crisis. Readers can locate their symptoms in the easily navigable guide and find a complete explanation of likely causes and possible home remedies. Diagrams show how to recognize problems, and, in many cases, treat them quickly, and the decision charts advise when exactly it's time to see a doctor. This comprehensive guide also covers emergencies, health problem prevention, the 20 things everyone should keep in a home pharmacy, and how to work best with a doctor. Revised and updated, it remains the most comprehensive and dependable self-care guide, and is essential for every home.
This book investigates the efficacy of self-care protocols in reducing unnecessary medical consultations and managing common health symptoms at home. Dr. Donald M. Vickery, a physician with extensive experience in health promotion, utilizes a structured decision-making framework to empower individuals to assess their own medical needs. The text argues that by providing clear, evidence-based guidance on symptom recognition and home treatment, patients can achieve better health outcomes while optimizing their interactions with the healthcare system.
What You Will Find
Medical professionals and health educators frequently cite this work as a foundational resource for patient empowerment and health literacy. Readers often note the clarity of the decision charts, which provide a logical, step-by-step approach to symptom management.
Page Count:
416
Publication Date:
1996-01-01
Publisher:
Da Capo Press
ISBN-10:
020118480X
ISBN-13:
9780201184808