A medical encyclopaedia which features information on screening, drug treatments and surgery with symptom charts to aid in the interpretation of symptoms. There is also an explanation of medical genetics and what they mean for your health and 2000 medical websites on every disorder.

This is an A-Z reference guide to over 5000 medical terms including symptoms, diseases, drugs and treatments. Since the appearance of the first edition in 1990, significant developments have occured in many areas of medicine. For example, far more internal operations can now be performed by minimally invasive keyhole surgery. Genetic disorders, such as cystic fibrosis, are now understood in far greater depth than before. There has also been a dramatic increase in the number of screening tests for the early detection of diseases.

An accessible guide to family health care discusses drug interactions, symptoms, first aid, and how to choose a family doctor, including a new research about hormone therapy and heart surgery.

The essential medical reference that's a must for every family, in a larger formatPublished in association with the BMA, the new edition of this jargon-free, medical reference book gives you everything you need to make a major contribution to the present and future well-being of your family.From viral infections to immune disorders, find in-depth coverage of more than 750 medical conditions, including information on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. There are easy-to-use symptom charts for self-diagnosis as well as detailed descriptions of medical tests and alternative treatments.Packed with up-to-date medical information every family needs to know and comprehensive coverage of every important aspect of health and medicine, this is a must for every home.

This edition aims to provide a question and answer guide to all kinds of commonly experienced symptoms. The book is written by doctors and has been extensively tested with patients in order to provide detailed, easy-to-follow practical advice. The author has also written Complete Family Guide to Health Living.