The Merck Manual 18th Edition

The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, 18th Edition One needs to read this and Merk Physicians' Desk Reference with thoughtfulness, an open mind for learning, and a cautionary attitude knowing that not all information on any topic is entirely relavant to your concern. The PDR,to me,is least useful as other drug descriptions are avaiable if one is concerned with relative few medications. The MMD&T has been a reliable source in my family from before the 4th Edition in 1950. My father was a physician and more than likely started with the 1st Edition years earlier. You should also have access to a medical dictionary as many words/names are relatively unknown to the lay reader. Knowing one word sometimes is the key to understanding the whole presentation in it's proper light. Pray for leading and patience to understand and this technical reference will be of great beneifit. My dad lived to be over 99 and I'm on my way to 82.

I'm in nursing school and an M.D. recommended I get this manual. It is a life saver. This manual is produced for physicians, however, it is an invaluable reference for nurses as well. I got it to augment my critical thinking skills and it goes every where with me. The manual has an abundance of information packed into its small size, making it a wonderful, carry-along medical reference cyclopedia.

I love this book and wait for years for each new edition to come out. It's really comprehensive, compact yet concise and has up to date info on most diseases and disorders. It's right there on my nightstand, next to my Bible.

THIS BOOK IS WONDERFUL!! IT HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL IN MY CLASSES THIS SEMESTER.

Definitive and great. Cannot complain. Will say though that it would be more convenient if the print was larger for those who have vision problems.