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| Author:
| Ryer, Jeanne Vermont |
| ISBN: | 978-0-471-13769-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 1997 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Wiley |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $16.95 |
Book Description:
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"Jeanne Ryer's wonderful book not only teaches you how to find top-rate medical information quickly and inexpensively--it explains how to understand what you find." -- Timothy B. McCall, M.D. Author of Examining Your Doctor
Now you can use the massive information resources available online to improve, enlighten, or even save your life. Whether you're a net novice or a veteran surfer, this user-friendly, straight-shooting guide shows you how to access a full range of traditional and...
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"Jeanne Ryer's wonderful book not only teaches you how to find top-rate medical information quickly and inexpensively--it explains how to understand what you find." -- Timothy B. McCall, M.D. Author of Examining Your Doctor
Now you can use the massive information resources available online to improve, enlighten, or even save your life. Whether you're a net novice or a veteran surfer, this user-friendly, straight-shooting guide shows you how to access a full range of traditional and alternative health information. It gives you everything you'll need, from effective search strategies and techniques to a master list of over 200 of the best health resources online. You'll also find information on:
- Support groups that offer tips, information, and a chance to share your story
- Online health encyclopedias, consumer drug references, newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and journals
- Government health resources, including the Centers for Disease Control, the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Health Information Center, and the National Institutes of Health