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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 concerns and symptoms at home to reduce unnecessary medical visits and healthcare expenditures. Dr. Donald M. Vickery, a physician with extensive experience in patient education and self-care, provides a structured framework for symptom assessment. The text utilizes clinical decision-making protocols to empower readers to distinguish between minor ailments manageable at home and conditions requiring professional medical intervention.
What You Will Find
Medical professionals and health educators frequently cite this work as a foundational resource for patient self-triage. Readers often note the clarity of the decision charts, which provide a logical and accessible approach to navigating everyday health crises.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1996-01-01
Publisher:
Da Capo Press Inc
ISBN-10:
020169459X
ISBN-13:
9780201694598