Pocket Doctor: A Passport to Healthy Travel
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Book Overview
* New information about emerging diseases such as hantavirus, plus details on light and melatonin treatments for jet lag * Previous editions have sold 80,000 copies * Author is an emergency physician The Pocket Doctor provides travelers with all the information they need to prepare for a trip, to stay healthy while traveling and to care for health problems that may arise during the journey. In this pocket-sized companion, Dr. Bezruchka covers a tremendous number of topics. Chapters include: before you go, finding medical help abroad, general health advice (discussing food, water, hygiene, special environments and more), common illnesses, less common illnesses and problems, life threatening emergencies and the returning traveler. With online resources and advice on the latest viruses and travel hazards, this is your passport to healthy traveling.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0898866146
ISBN13:9780898866148
Release Date:February 1999
Publisher:Mountaineers Books
Length:128 Pages
Weight:1.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 4.2" x 6.3"
Customer Reviews
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Pocket Doctor
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
The Pocket Doctor: A Passport to Healthy Travel (Purchased on 08/26/2007) This is an excellent for any traveller.
Seems nice
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Hello, I have looked through some of this, but not read it all, i like its size and it seems helpful and will be added as part of my medical kit. I like how it organizes information into categories such as Common Illnesses and then other uncommon ones or something like that. Helps to know what commonly occurs and what doesnt. Information on drugs given in the table should be helpful i think. - Jason
Skillful Synopsis
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I have two bookshelves full of books that I regularly consult on travel medicine issues. Obviously, it's impractical for anyone to carry these heavy resources, and therefore it is lucky that there is a skillful synopsis available by Stephen Bezruchka. Dr. Bezruchka has spent a lot of his adult life in developing countries, mostly Nepal. He has distilled the most basic information that might confront the international traveller into a book that is the same size as your passport. The tone is reassuring and authoratative. You will want to read the pre-travel information before you go, but you may not look at the rest of it--until you need it. I think this is the lightest, most useful resource available to travelers.
The only book to have!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
As a medical intern, I have utilized many different books/manuals in the hospital and outpatient setting. This book is by far, the most complete and satisfying source that I have ever used. The algorhythms are clearly written, and provide information on diagnosis and treatment based upon current guidelines. It is a must buy!
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