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Take Care of Yourself: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Medical Self-Care
Take Care of Yourself The Complete Illustrated Guide to Medical SelfCare
Author: James F. Fries, Donald M. Vickery
ISBN-13: 9780738213484
ISBN-10: 0738213489
Publication Date: 5/4/2009
Pages: 384
Edition: Ninth Edition
Rating:
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
Book Type: Paperback
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castelli avatar reviewed Take Care of Yourself: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Medical Self-Care on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
Any slight medical problem you might have this book will have a cure for-- whether it be a home rememedy, or an extra shove to get you to see the doctor.
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Helpful Score: 4
referenced it many times, very helpful
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Helpful Score: 3
This was a good book full of lot's of information.
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Helpful Score: 2
how to treat problems at home and when to see a doctor. the complete illustrated guide to medical self care.
Kmarie avatar reviewed Take Care of Yourself: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Medical Self-Care on + 529 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is the world's bestselling health guide, and the only one that has been found to help reduce visits to the doctor. "Take Care of Yourself" is easy to use, even in a crisis. Simply look up a symptom in one of the chapters listed at the left. You'll find a complete explanation of likely causes and how you might relieve that problem at home. Diagrams will help you recognize problems and, in many cases, treat them quickly and easily. Easy-to-follow decision charts tell you exactly when to see a doctor. This book also covers emergencies, how to avoid health problems, what to keep in a home pharmacy, and how to work best with your doctor.
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good for information on basic self-care and when to see a doctor.
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A comprehensive guide to taking care of yourself medically-written in style that's easy to comprehend
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Excellent