Mayo Clinic Family Health Book Hardcover – October 6, 2009

I purchased the second edition more than 15 years ago in a book store, and have used it regularly. I decided to purchase the latest edition, and gave my old second edition to my niece who has two young children. This book (it's quite thick and heavy) covers just about any medical condition, and in addition to an index, breaks up secections according to life stages (children 1-12, 13-17) young adults, middle age, advanced age etc. Easy to use and written by experts.

My granddaughter with her 2 small children have been here with my son and wife, where I live, for several months. They wanted to greet another great grandson who has now arrived; to be "home" for Christmas, for the New Year and for my 93rd birthday. Soon they will return to Honolulu where my son in law is serving with the air force. For Christmas I could think of no better gift than the new Mayo Clinic Family Health Book to guide them, encourage them and thoroughly help them with health and development issues. Becca was absolutely thrilled to receive it. Bill Doxsee

This book covers a very wide amount of information. It is huge. It has all the topics you can think of from injuries, first aid, emergency care, symptoms, WIC stuff, nutrition across the life span, different flu and how to prepare and prevent them, some anatomy and physiology, some biology, diseases and disorders, allergies, brains, eyes, medicine, and ETC ETC. There are too many to count. I mean, this covers everything except those crazy science parts like organic or biochemistry. This is an excellent resource for anyone. I call it the bible of health in the house.

I bought this book for my dad, who's complaining about one medical malady or another. This is the third edition he's used, and finds it to be informative, accurate, and comprehensive. It provides him with quick insight into his medical issues and whether or not he needs to see a doctor immediately, or discuss with the doctor at a later time. He's comfortable with the information and is able to understand it. He uses it when his friends tell him of their medical conditions too. It's NOT a substitute for a doctor's examination, or a trip to the emergency room should conditions warrant, but it is a helpful guide that may provide more information than the doctor in this time-sensitive day and age where everyone is in a hurry.

This is my go to book whenever any kind of health issue presents itself. I have, in fact, bought copies for other family members and friends. It is clear, easy to read and understand and has proven to reflect the same information we get from our medical providers.It has helped us feel more knowledgable about our own health and health issues so when we do seek medical help from our health provider, we can be better patients.

I have the previous edition and it has many flags where I have looked up specific information. It was from this book that I learned that finger joints could be replaced. I have now had four of mine replaced and those are free from pain. I bought the new edition for my son who tends to be paranoid and asks me questions.

The book covers a broad range of health issues and problems. It is quite large book, not something to be toted around. It goes into the right amount of detail without being too simple. This is for the individual who is interested in taking charge of their health along with their health care provider. I recommend this as very good reference book.

A book is damaged. Expected to be in fifth edition not in fourth edition.Wondering-will shipping a new ones at no cost?Already asked if I will receive new one in fifth edition? but no replying to me.