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    Taking care : self-care for you and your family / Michael B. Jacobs, and select faculty of Stanford University School of Medicine.

    • Title:Taking care : self-care for you and your family / Michael B. Jacobs, and select faculty of Stanford University School of Medicine.
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    • Author/Creator:Jacobs, Michael B.
    • Other Contributors/Collections:Random House (Firm)
      Stanford University. School of Medicine.
    • Published/Created:New York : Random House, 2002.
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Self-care, Health.
      Medicine, Popular.
    • Medical Subjects: Medicine
      Self Care
    • Genre/Form: Popular works.
    • Edition:Updated ed.
    • Description:xi, 370 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
    • Summary:Not feeling well? Coping with a recent diagnosis? Not sure if a situation is an emergency? Whether you're single, raising a family or enjoying your retirement years, you'll come to rely on these valuable features: a detailed guide to first aid and emergencies; tips on healthy living, prevention and screenings; information on hundreds of symptoms and illnesses; easy-to-follow decision charts for choosing care; chapters on mental health, sexual health, pregnancy, complementary medicine, workplace health and more; highlighted children's health information; extensive listing of health-related organizations and Web sites; a guide to preparing for your doctor visits.
    • Notes:"This is a revised, expanded and updated edition of Taking care: self-care for 100 common symptoms and 20 long-term ailments, copyright 1997 by Random House, Inc."--Title page verso.
      Includes index.
    • ISBN:0375759905
    • Contents:First aid and emergencies
      Staying healthy
      Prevention and early detection
      Medications
      Working with your doctor
      Symptoms
      Long-term conditions
      Sexual health
      Pregnancy
      Mental and behavioral health
      Complementary medicine
      Workplace health
      Your health forms.
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