Healthwise Handbook: A Self-Care Guide for You, 16th Edition - Softcover

Kemper, Donald W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1932921052 ISBN 13: 9781932921052

Publisher: Healthwise, Incorporated, 2003

Synopsis

Eight out of ten health problems are cared for at home, and the award-winning Healthwise® Handbook helps people do a better job of managing their health problems. Topics range from ear infections to diabetes, first aid to eating well. A new chapter, Disasters and Public Health Threats, helps people prepare for and respond to emergencies like natural disasters. Readers can find more than 200 health problems with clear, easy-to-understand information and illustrations about: · Prevention, home treatment, and when to call a health professional. · How to prepare for doctor visits and communicate effectively with the doctor. · How to make wise decisions about tests, medications, and surgeries. · How to make lifestyle choices to improve health. · How to prepare and what to do for public health threats.

About this title

From the Publisher:

The Healthwise mission is to help people make better health care decisions. Healthwise is the leader in providing medical self-care books to consumers around the world. Healthwise books, filled with Prescription-Strength Information(tm), have repeatedly won focus group selections for their easy-to-use format, consumer focus, helpful illustrations, and clear guidelines for decision support. All Healthwise publications are reliable and credible sources of health information. An expert, independent medical review board ensures that topics contain accurate, up-to-date, and evidence-based information.

About the Author:

Donald W. Kemper, MPH, has written six books on self-care, health promotion, and information therapy, including the "Healthwise® Handbook" and "Information Therapy: Prescribed Information as a Reimbursable Medical Service". Mr. Kemper is founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of nonprofit Healthwise, Incorporated, and founding chair for the Washington, D.C.-based Center for Information Therapy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Healthwise, Incorporated
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1932921052
• ISBN 13: 9781932921052
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 380