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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 guide investigates how individuals can effectively manage common health symptoms at home to reduce unnecessary medical visits and lower healthcare costs. Dr. Donald M. Vickery, a physician with extensive experience in patient education, provides a structured framework for self-assessment. By utilizing clinical decision-making protocols, the text empowers readers to distinguish between minor ailments that can be treated with home remedies and serious conditions requiring professional intervention.
What You Will Find
Medical professionals and health educators frequently cite this work as a foundational resource for patient self-care and symptom management. Readers often note the clarity of the decision charts, which provide a logical, step-by-step approach to evaluating health concerns.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1992-06-29
Publisher:
Da Capo Press
ISBN-10:
0201632055
ISBN-13:
9780201632057