Family Issues
Family Medical Books
Public libraries can provide these books from their own collections or through Interlibrary Loan.
American College of Emergency Physicians First Aid Manual. 2001. Jon R. Krohmer, Medical Editor.
50+ color photographs and illustrations. Easy to read text. Color coded chapters for easy access.
American College of Physicians Complete Home Medical Guide. 1999.
David R. Goldmann, Editor in Chief.
2000+ illustrations and information on 700+ medical conditions. Prevention, diagnostics, treatments, question and answer charts, and more in this comprehensive resource.
American College of Physicians Home Medical Advisor. 2002. David R. Goldmann, Editor.
Separate sections focus on children (babies through adolescence) and adults. Photographs, illustrations, readable flow-charts, and drug chart.
American Medical Association Family Medical Guide. 1994. Charles B. Clayman, Editor.
Self-diagnosis charts, information on current health issues, 650 illustrated articles. Written for the general population.
Complete guide to Prescription & Nonprescription Drugs: 2003. 2002. Griffith, H. Winter and Stephen W. Moore (MDs).
Information on drug interactions, side effects, FDA rulings. 5000+ brand name medicines and 700 generic drugs.
Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care. 1998. Spock, Dr. Benjamin.
Updated version of the classic work on child rearing and care.
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine. 2nd edition. 1998. Murray, Michael T. and Joseph E. Pizzorno.
Combines wisdom from the past with today�s scientific research on natural medicines.
Essential Guide to Prescription Drugs. 2002. Long, James W.
Detailed profiles of more than 300 drugs.
The Family Encyclopedia of Health. 1998. Sharma, Rajendra.
Reference guide to alternative and conventional healthcare for the family. Separate sections for infancy and childhood, young adult, adult, middle age and older.
The Johns Hopkins Consumer Guide to Medical Tests. 2001. Margolis, Simeon.
What you can expect from medical tests, how you should prepare and what your results mean.
Johns Hopkins Symptoms and Remedies: the Complete Home Medical Reference. 1999. Simeon Margolis, Medical Editor.
Hundred of symptoms, thousands of remedies. Prevention tips, and �when to call a doctor.�
Mayo Clinic Family Health Book: The Ultimate Home Medical Reference. 1996. Larson, David E., et al.
Time tested, authoritative reference guide. Emphasis on prevention and self-help.
Merck Manual of Medical Information: Home Edition. 1999. Robert Berkow, Editor.
Definitions of medical terms, information on illnesses, 30 pages of phamraceutical drug information�all in everyday language for the general public.
Natural Medicine First Aid Remedies: Self-Care Treatments for 100+ Common Conditions. 2001. Marohn, Stephanie.
The top 10 natural first-aid remedies, specific remedies for 102 common ailments, and explanations of the various suggested therapies.
PDR Family Guide to Prescription Drugs. 2002. Company Inc. Medical.
Family friendly version of the doctors� reference, Physician�s Desk Reference.
Information on 1000+ prescription medicines.