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Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
by Dr. Seuss
Illus. in full color. Children will be cheered just contemplating the outrageous array of troubles they're lucky they don't have.
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The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying
The Spiritual Classic from One of the Foremost Interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism to the West
by Sogyal Rinpoche
What is it I hope for from this book? To inspire a quiet revolution in the whole way we look at death and care for the dying and the whole way we look at life, and care for the living' Written by Buddhist meditation master and popular international speaker Soygal Rinpoche, this highly acclaimed book clarifies the majestic vision of life and death that underlies the Tibetan tradition. It includes not only a lucid,... (more)
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Bates' Guide to Physical Examination And History Taking (9th Edition)
by Peter G. Szilagyi, Lynn S. Bickley, Robert A. Hoekelman
Now in its Ninth Edition, this classic text provides the best foundation for performing physical examination and taking the patient history. The book features a vibrant full-color design with over 1,400 drawings and photographs and a clear, simple two-column format with examination techniques on the left and abnormalities and interpretations on the right. Highlights of this edition include greater emphasis on... (more)
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The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
by Mark H. Beers, M. D. Berkow, Robert
The world's most widely used medical reference now features expanded clinical focus on each category of disorder, as well as more specific guidance on patient examinations. The thoroughly revised and updated 18th Edition is packed with essential information on diagnosing and treating medical disorders to help medical professionals deliver the best care to their patients. This handy, compact guide was... (more)
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Clinically Oriented Anatomy (5th Edition)
by Keith L. Moore, Arthur F. Dalley, A. M. R. Agur
Clinically Oriented Anatomy, Fifth Edition provides first-year medical and allied health students with the clinically oriented anatomical information that they need in study and practice. This book is renowned for its comprehensive coverage of anatomy, presented as it relates to the practice of medicine, dentistry, and physical therapy. This latest edition is fully updated with new content and additional features,... (more)
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You're Only Old Once!
A Book for Obsolete Children
by Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss lightens the aches and pains of growing old with his inimitable wit and wisdom. In this new defense against aging, we follow our hapless hero through his checkup with the experts at the Golden Years Clinic.
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If I Ran the Zoo
by Dr. Seuss
Illus. in color. "Young Gerald McGrew thinks of all sorts of unusual animals he'd have in a zoo. Dr. Seuss at his best."-- Horn Book.
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Diagnostic Strategies for Common Medical Problems
Diagnostic Strategies for Common Medical Problems, second edition, presents the best diagnostic strategies for 51 of the most common patient presentations you're likely to see in a clinical setting. Each chapter is presented in a clear, concise format, allowing you to get the information you need quickly and easily. Filled with practical and cost-effective pathways to solve the problems you see every day,... (more)
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Robbins and Cotran Atlas of Pathology
by Edward C. Klatt, Stanley L. Robbins, Ramzi S. Cotran
This new full-color pathology atlas is specifically designed to accompany Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 7th Edition. More than 1,200 full-color illustrations richly depict all of the major conditions that are most commonly covered in pathology courses and on the USMLEs. Gross and microscopic pathology images are complemented by full-color conceptual line drawings and corresponding radiologic... (more)
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Expert Guide to Pain Management
by Bill McCarberg, Steven D. Passik
A comprehensive and practical reference on the assessment of acute and chronic pain, this is an authoritative and practical guide to the safe and effective management of pain. The concisely written text addresses the nature of pain, the pathophysiology and pharmacological treatment of pain, the psychological aspects of chronic pain, and the psychosocial factors in chronic pain patients. Geared to clinicians in all... (more)
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Case Studies in Genes and Disease: A Primer for Clinicians (Diagnostic Tools) (Diagnostic Tools)
by Bryan P. Bergeron
Progress in the field of genetics is moving faster and demonstrating accomplishments unlike ever before. Genes marking for specific diseases and methods in gene therapy are evolving rapidly and being incorporated into daily patient care. Ethical issues are under constant debate by politicians, journalists, and laymen. All health care providers need to stay informed on the research, the applicability to patient... (more)
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HIV
Our understanding of HIV is constantly increasing, and practice standards continue to evolve. What was previously a progressive disease with frequent debilitating complications is now, for many patients, a treatable chronic medical condition. The resulting changes in patient management present important challenges to practicing physicians. HIV, the initial volume in ACP's new Therapy series, is a thorough... (more)
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Making Medical Decisions : An Approach to Clinical Decision Making for Practicing Physicians (Ethics & Practice) (Ethics & Practice)
by Richard Gross
Never before have the powerful techniques of decision analysis had more importance for patient and doctor. This book translates the major principles of medical decision making into clinically relevant and easy-to-understand terms. Filled with examples drawn from patient care and familiar games of chance, Making Medical Decisions teaches the reader how to feel confident about giving the best advice in the face of... (more)
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How to Report Statistics in Medicine
Annotated Guidelines for Authors, Editors, and Reviewers
by Thomas A. Lang
How to Report Statistics in Medicine presents a comprehensive and comprehensible set of guidelines for reporting the statistical analyses and research designs and activities commonly used in biomedical research. Containing elements of a reference book, a style manual, a dictionary, an encyclopedia, and a text book, it is the standard guide in the fields of medical writing, scientific publications, and... (more)
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Clinical Judgment: A Critical Appraisal (Philosophy and Medicine)
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Expert Guide to Sports Medicine
by Matthew F. Davis, Peter F. Davis, David S. Ross
Because at least 10% of a primary care practice involves the evaluation of musculoskeletal disorders, internists must have a good foundation in musculoskeletal assessment. The is all the more necessary when the physician has many physically active patients. Active patients include those who regularly participate in a sport or exercise routine and those who engage in frequent physical activity that is not... (more)
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Expert Guide to Otolaryngology (Acp Expert Guides Series)
A considerable number of visits to primary care physicians are related to the diagnosis and management of conditions that affect the ears, nose, and throat. Expert Guide to Otolaryngology aids physicians in the evaluation and management of these patients. Written and edited by members of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Expert Guide to Otolaryngology provides the primary... (more)
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Violence Against Women (Women's Health)
Patients and the public expect physicians to recognize and treat victims of interpersonal trauma. Few clinicians, however, are familiar with how to approach patients about past or current intimate partner violence and sexual abuse, and even fewer are aware of effective interventions. Violence Against Women makes available to health care providers essential information on this sensitive subject. Topics include the... (more)
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Telephone Medicine: A Guide for the Practicing Physician (Ethics & Practice)
The telephone is now a significant component of medical care: 25% of encounters between primary care physicians and patients involve its use. Successful telephone medicine improves the rapport between doctor and patient, increases access to care, enhances patient satisfaction, and lowers patient and physician costs. Telephone medicine is no longer just renewing prescriptions. A telephone call can clarify issues... (more)
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Discounting and Intergenerational Equity (RFF Press)
by Paul R. Portney, John P. Weyant
In policymaking, economists may use discount rates to compare present with future costs and benefits. In this landmark book, a number of the world's foremost economists reconsider the appropriate use of discounting for the future. This work should go a long way toward refining the economic dimensions of public policy, particularly in environmental matters. As with the policies it discusses, the impact of the book... (more)

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