Healthwise Handbook : A Self-Care Guide for You [Paperback]

Donald W. Kemper (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 1999 | ISBN-10: 1877930717 | ISBN-13: 978-1877930713 | Edition: 14

The award-winning Healthwise Handbook is the best-selling self-care manual ever printed. This book contains family guidelines on prevention, home treatment, and when to call a health professional for over 190 health problems. As the preferred book distributed by health plans and Healthwise Communities, this is the book that you have come to depend on.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

With more than 15 million Healthwise self-care handbooks in print, Healthwise is the leader in providing medical self-care books to managed care organizations. The books have repeatedly won focus group selections for their easy-to-use format, consumer focus, and clear guidelines for decision support. Soon to be in its 14th Edition, the Healthwise Handbook has had the advantage of feedback from thousands of physician reviews. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Mr. Kemper has co-authored five medical self-care and health promotion handbooks that together have sold more than 12 million copies. He created the vision for the Healthwise Knowledgebase, the most comprehensive electronic health information tool available to consumers. Mr. Kemper has been part of the U.S. delegation at both the second and third World Health Organization Conferences on Health Promotion. He has served on the board of the American Society on Aging and the board of trustees for the National Wellness Institute. He has also served as the associate editor for the American Journal of Health Promotion.

Product Details

• Paperback: 372 pages
• Publisher: Healthwise; 14 edition (August 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1877930717
• ISBN-13: 978-1877930713
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,063,454 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, October 9, 2003

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Chantel N. Nelson (Arlington, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Healthwise Handbook: A Self-Care Guide for You, 15th Edition (Paperback)

There are numerous "first aid" books on the market, but this is the book to buy. This hand book offers a wealth of information in a concise easy to read format. Medical jargon is kept to a minimum and the handbook guides you on when you need to contact a physician/seek medical assistance and/or how to treat your self at home. It also offers suggestions for what you need to take to your doctor's office each time you go, how to more adequately explain why you are seeking medical attention, and what questions you should ask before leaving the office. I highly recommend this book for personal use, as well as to give as gifts to others.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful medical reference, August 15, 2009

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Cee Cee (Florida) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Healthwise Handbook: A Self-Care Guide for You and Your Family (Paperback)

Tells you when it is an emergency, when you should see the doctor, and when you can just follow the instructions to treat yourself. Useful medical guide book, concisely written with useful charts and diagrams. Well worth the cost.

5.0 out of 5 stars Every home should have one, March 29, 2011

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Judy Liebes "Mine" (PRESTON, ID, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Healthwise Handbook: A Self-Care Guide for You and Your Family (Paperback)

This is the third copy I have bought - one for each my adult children and one for a sister in law. I have an older version but have used it sooooo many times! Full of valuable advice especially if you have children.