The Royal Society of Medicine health encyclopedia - Robert Youngson

The authoritative and comprehensive guide for anyone seeking information and advice for curing illness or simply maintaining a healthy lifestyle; For those of us dependent on healthcare - and that means every one of us at some stage in our lives - lack of medical knowledge can present a daunting and worrying challenge. The RSM Health Encyclopedia is a fully updated A-Z guide to health and the surrounding issues. It takes the reader from symptoms and surgical procedures, through pregnancy, neurological and psychological disorders to cosmetic surgery and much more. Pharmaceutical brands are cross-referenced to their generic terms and there are longer discursive entries on subjects like care of the elderly, cancer, and health maintenance. A separate First Aid section and a list of useful addresses and websites guide the reader to further information. Entries are supported by clearly labelled illustrations where appropriate.