Britannica Family Healthcare Encyclopedia (DK Publishing)

Author: (British) Smith et al. / Lu Chunhua et al.
Publisher:
Publication Date: 2004-01-01
Features:
· This book is organized and edited by the British Medical Association, published by DK, with undeniable authority.
· It contains extremely rich content and is aimed at the general reader, making it highly practical.
· Hardcover, in brand-new condition, an excellent gift.
· Affordable price.
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This magnificent new encyclopedia, with over a million words, includes all medical achievements since its first edition. The most notable features of this book are:
1. Vividly introduces healthcare knowledge, realistically reflecting contemporary disease diagnosis and treatment progress.
2. Richly illustrated with over 2,000 charts and photographs.
3. Comprehensive references provide a wealth of medical information.
4. Subject selection and writing are tailored for the general public, making it suitable for a wide readership.
5. Clear organization, well-structured, and diverse in content. It includes nearly 5,000 entries;
· Multiple diseases and functional disorders;
· Over 300 symptoms;
· 500 commonly used drugs;
· 600 medical tests, procedures, and their operations;
· Various other thematic entries, such as medical equipment, terminology, anatomy, physiology, and microorganisms causing disease transmission.
6. A detailed guide on "How to Use This Encyclopedia" helps you find the information you need efficiently.
7. An exhaustive index assists in multi-directional searches for the desired information.
This highly valuable and widely used reference book, organized and edited by the British Medical Association, has gained an international reputation for providing rich and accurate healthcare information to a broad audience. For anyone seeking to understand the complexities of modern medicine and gain self-care knowledge and skills, this book offers the most authoritative and up-to-date information.
First published in 1990, it has been reprinted multiple times, with a revised second edition released in 1995. This Chinese translation is based on the latest English version, encompassing the latest advancements in healthcare since the 1990s. The main part of the book is a family healthcare dictionary, well-organized and rich in content, covering all aspects of family healthcare. It includes:
· Common and rare diseases;
· Functional disorders and conditions;
· Diagnostic and treatment information;
· Established and new surgical procedures;
· Various drugs and testing methods.
With nearly 5,000 entries and over 2,000 illustrations, this monumental work serves as a comprehensive resource for healthcare information tailored to a broad readership.