Springhouse

This completely comprehensive reference is not the kind of book you read cover to cover. But if you're a medical professional trying to figure out what's up with a patients pain, you could do no better than this massive reference. My wife, a retired nurse, still keeps this volume close. On the other hand, if you're not a medical pro you'll need at least a basic medical vocabulary (or access to a pro to translate) and if you've got that it works great as a kind of hypochondriac's bible - believe me, every possible human ache and pain is in here somewhere!… (more)

The Professional Guide to Diseases is an indispensable reference for anyone who works in health care or a related fieldãdoctors, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, medical writers, medical secretaries, physicians' assistants, lawyers, newspaper reporters, commentators, insurance adjusters, social workers, medical salesperson. . .anyone who must sort out the facts, find the best medical opinions from among a bewildering array of data, and make decisions based on accurate, correct, and up-to-date information.… (more)