The Merck Manual 18th Edition

The Merck Manual has always been a medical gem. The information is timely, authoritative, and beautifully written and edited. It informs but does not overwhelm with esoteric medical-speak. I have been a physician (M.D.)for 47 years and have found The Manual a valuable companion on countless occasions. The section on personality disorders, for example, provides one of the finest explanations of the diagnosis and treatment of these complicated mental conditions I have ever read. The Merck Manual sets a very high standard for medical texts.

realy it is a reference for me and my patients sometimes and not only in my specility and other specilities

The Merck Manual continues to be a well organized reference book that covers a broad range of health topics/disease. Great book!

Excellent brief entries with salient facts about a wide variety of medical conditions. I revieew medical charts for a living, and this is an invaluable resource for quick, no nonsense information.

The Merck Manual is an indispensable book for every home where lives someone with any medical training (or one who loves to use a dictionary). You get a succinct review of any disease process, as well as all possible treatments & outcomes. Couldn't do without it, & buy a new one every time it comes out.