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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 how individuals can effectively manage common health problems and symptoms at home to reduce unnecessary medical visits and healthcare costs. Dr. Donald M. Vickery, a physician with extensive experience in clinical practice and patient education, utilizes a structured decision-making framework to empower readers. By providing clear, actionable protocols, the text serves as a diagnostic tool that bridges the gap between initial symptom onset and professional medical intervention.
What You Will Find
Medical professionals and health educators frequently cite this work as a standard reference for household symptom management. Readers often note the clarity of the decision charts and the practical utility of the diagnostic information provided.
Page Count:
285
Publication Date:
1990-03-02
Publisher:
Da Capo Press
ISBN-10:
0201550857
ISBN-13:
9780201550856