Advantages: An interesting book.
Disadvantages: May require a little medical knowledge to understand some things.

The Medical Miscellany is a book that has been written by Manoj Ramachandran (who is an orthopaedic surgeon amongst other things) and Max Ronson (who is a freelance journalist), and is as the name would suggest in a bit of a round about way - it is a misc ... Read review

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A fine review, although alternative words to describe breasts isn't what I would describe as useless information. by Dentolux

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Advantages: Highly informative and fully explains the disease
Disadvantages: None

Understanding Diabetes My husband was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in his early forties, some four years before I met him. Unfortunately, my knowledge of the disease was extremely limited, as I knew very little other than listening to the sca ... Read review

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An excellent review. John by Coloneljohn

Excellent review. Type 2 diabetes runs in our family, so I am always looking out for useful information. x by Graygirl

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Advantages: Fascinating insight into medical treatments used by our forebears
Disadvantages: Don't try these remedies at home!

We think of the National Health Service as being the brainchild of Aneurin Bevin and so it was but even mighty oak trees begin as an acorn of an idea and if anyone deserves the credit for offering medical treatment ‘free at the point of use’ it ... Read review

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excellent review...E from me :) by emi_angel

E! x by supersonic75

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Advantages: Hilarious for the wrong reasons.
Disadvantages: Weird concepts - not credible for such a polemic concern.

...- Nothing quite portrays the feeling of irksomeness than ‘The Quick-Fix Hangover Detox book’; written by Jane Scrivner. Endorsed by The British School of Con ... Read review

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At least you didn't waste the cost of a pint on it !! by supercityfan

Excellent x by dawnymarie

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Advantages: A good basis to learn from.
Disadvantages: Such a huge area to begin looking in to!

...2004, this book is called Medical Ethics: A Very Short Introduction. It is part of a very extensive series of books that all come under the 'Very Short Introduction' styling, and in ... Read review

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Actually sounds quite interesting even for a non student by catsholiday

Sounds like a book I'd be interested in, always a lot of medical ethic debates where I work! by siberian-queen

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Advantages: Teaches you about cause, effect and identify in an easy to understand way, A must read for any one
Disadvantages: none

I became interested and curious in the subject of allergies many years ago following the diagnosis that my youngest child had severe Atopic Eczema and Asthma, then after another few years of him having severe anaphylactic shock reactions to ‘subjects unkn ...

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very handy xx by rubyroo33

This sounds really interesting. x by chrisandmark_is_here

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Advantages: Easy to read, enlightening
Disadvantages: A bit too much local language at times

...Scottish hospital and this is the account of his time there. It takes a special type of person to work in Mental Health services, and though O'Donnell ultimately leaves the Locked Ward, he clearly is one of t ... Read review

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I do take my hat off to people who work in places like this - not for me at all. by catsholiday

interesting by mumsymary

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Advantages: Very easy to read, fun anecdotes, nothing too squeamish
Disadvantages: The narrator is, for want of a better phrase, rather up himself

The NHS is one of those things that everyone seems to have an opinion about, and this of course includes those of us who work for said organisation (the world's 3rd largest employer, don'tcha know). Max Pemberton is one of those people: a doctor, though d ... Read review

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I love the way you award half a degree to someone who watched medical dramas!! Not sure this appeals. by catsholiday

An informative review! by mozzie76

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Advantages: One of the few books examining it from an adult's point of view
Disadvantages: None to speak of

Why I read this book A few of you who have got to know me online will be aware that I went through a difficult time recently. Having battled with what I considered to be mild depression on and off over a long period of time, I found matters gettin ... Read review

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A brilliant review, excellent :) x by Wee_Jackie_163

Fascinating and very well written review. Thanks for sharing :-) by lml888v

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Advantages: A gripping and informative book
Disadvantages: May be disturbing for some people

...anyone who has heard of Nikki Grahame will have a sudden flash back from reading the above heading! I honestly didn't do that on purpose, but as soon as I had written it I realised what I'd done and burst out laughing. "who is ... Read review

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Excellent review. John by Coloneljohn

Just as good on this side Daisy x by Alyson29

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Advantages: Good explanations, brief and answers
Disadvantages: Not enough questions

Although the designers of the UKCAT claim that you cannot revise for the test, this book shows you exactly how you can. Although it may not be revision of solid recall, it provides you with an insight on how the questions are written and what to expect - ... Read review

Advantages: Realistic, Inspirational and Hopeful
Disadvantages: None really, but somehow not quite 5 stars from me!

Intro Now that I am technically a lady of leisure for a few weeks between jobs, I seem to have a bit of time on my hands for reading and writing, which is great! Having devoured a personal account of BPD I turned my attention to “Biting Anorexia ... Read review

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I will definetly be buying this. I have suffered with anorexia from the age of 12 and i'm still not completely recovered and this sounds really helpful - thanks x by daisyleex

Although this would be an interesting book for someone who has come out of an eating disorder - I was going to say fully recovered, but there is no such thing, it's always there, hovvering in the background waiting for when you are weak again - I don't think it would help someone who was currently suffering as when you are, you can be shoved on scales / in front of a mirror, have family cry and shout at you but still you think they have the problem. by Amazingwoo

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Advantages: insights about hiv
Disadvantages: problem of discrimination

The problem of HIV / AIDS has long since become common issue that continues to siphon attention of various circles, especially the health sector. But in fact still a lot of information and understanding of these health problems are still unknown even furt ... Read review

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I don't know whether or not this is copied (it certainly has that ring to it), but it is certainly not a review of the book. by torr

Copied. by jojoborne

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Joel E. Gallant M.D. 100 Questions. The Dummies Book of HIV/Aids.
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Advantages: a diverse range of topics and approaches means something for everyone
Disadvantages: lacks a coherent focus or audience; generally feels underdeveloped

Promoted as a ‘journal of hope and healing’, the first edition of ‘Recovering the Self’ is a mixed collection of items: there are interviews, poems, stories, memoirs, press releases and articles on psychology. I was intrigued by the diversity on offer, bu ... Read review

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Superb review x by MrBrightside1987

Well explored : ) Eleanor x by MizzMolko

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Advantages: Interactive, student-centred, good pictures
Disadvantages: Lacks detail.

...what you're looking for. Anatomy is a visual subject and is therefore best learned ... Read review

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Welcome to Ciao! by mattydalton

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