The Merck Manual of Patient Symptoms (Paperback)

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Product Description

This compact, convenient and thorough reference guide, created in the great tradition of so many other Merck Manuals, enables users to quickly find information they need to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients. Professionals will appreciate its conciseness, reliability, and portability, and students will love how it helps them make the transition from textbook knowledge to practical experience. It's published in a handy, durable paperback format, presented in 2-color for clarity and attractiveness, pocket-sized at 4 3/4 inches by 7 1/2 inches.

Product Details

• Paperback: 670 pages
• Publisher: Merck; 1 edition (September 22, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0911910115
• ISBN-13: 978-0911910117
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 4.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #68,232 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The Merck Manual resorted, repackaged--and rejected, November 15, 2008

By	Mssrs Wilson and Heath - See all my reviews

It's seldom a good sign when a content provider chooses to repurpose existing material instead of developing NEW material, but this is what we seem to have with the Merck Manual of Patient Symptoms. The book proudly boasts that it "enables users to quickly find information they need to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients," which only raises the question of what all the OTHER versions of the Merck Manual are supposed to do. To be fair, the long-in-the-tooth, resting-on-its-laurels Merck Manuals are probably in NEED of a makeover--but this ain't it. What we're left with is a book Short on innovation and quality that is likely to take the fast Lane to the bargain bins at your local bookstore.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Merck Manual of Patients Symptoms, November 12, 2008

By	Dr. Vaclav Barta "boxingroo" (Newcastle, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Informative and helpful, nevertheless the hard cover will be much better.
The paperback edition is to open to damage.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful!!, January 6, 2009

By	geekguy1 (Central NJ) - See all my reviews

As with most of Merck's products, this book is top notch. It is exceptionally useful, complete, and well organized, all at a bargain price.