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The Lancet
An "excellent and reasonably priced guide. Its availability
to practising clinicians might well avoid the somewhat embarrassing
position when a patient seems to know more about his or her illness
than the practitioner." "... doctors and other health-care professionals
should find that section five - which covers 100 medical disorders
... is worth the price alone."
[Source: Lancet, 2001, Volume 358 (9298): 2090]
British Medical Journal
"Whether you're a patient or a health professional, The Patient's
Internet Handbook can guide you through the internet's seven million
websites to find quality health information at the touch of a
button".
[Source: BMJ, 2002, Volume 324,(7337): 618]
Review available online at: http://bmj.com/cgi/content/full/324/7337/618/a
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Journal of Telemedicne and Telecare
"It is not often that one reads a book which is clearly written,
interesting an instructive, and which - in this developing age
of the Internet - should be required reading for all health-care
professionals. Even more remarkable, it is a book that is primarily
aimed at patients but which, because of its authoritative and
detailed educational approach will meet the needs of the health-care
profession as a whole. The Patient's Internet Handbook is an excellent
book, written by authoritative authors, that I believe should
become required reading for patients and health professionals
alike".
[Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 2002, 8(3)] |
The Pharmaceutical Journal, Vol 269, June, 2002
"The book is well written and a valuable resource
for both patients and health professionals. Patients are increasingly
challenging pharmacists with information they have found on the
internet. This is an essential reference source for pharmacists.
It will assist in both the location of reliable sources of health
information, and also in education and assisting patients to evaluate
health information on the internet." |
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
"An impressively clear guide that introduces readers to the
plethora of medical information on the Internet. The Patient's
Internet Handbook surely warrants many more editions."
[Source: Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 2002, 95(4):216-217
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British Journal of Anaesthesia
"The book contains useful, valuable information and guidance,
particularly the section on advising patients on preparation for
a medical consultation".
[Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia, 2002: 463-464 |
The British Journal of Healthcare Computing
"This book goes a long way towards satisfying the need for
expert guidance. It is clearly and logically presented so that
a complete beginner can learn to access relevant information,
but its structured approach means that more-experienced users
can skip the most elementary sections. … It has clearly been well
researched and someone intent on improving their knowledge of
health matters should regard this as essential reading to begin
with and an extremely useful reference book thereafter."
[Source: British Journal of Healthcare Computing] |
Phil Hammond, GP, lecturer and broadcaster
"It's meticulously researched, well written and so useful that
within a week of reading it, it's helped me do a better job as
a journalist, a doctor, a teacher and a patient... when you need
fast access to reliable health information, this book is the place
to start." |
Claire Rayner, President of the Patients Association
"To swim successfully in the huge ocean of medical information
that is out there on the Internet you definitely need webbed fingers!
This superb book will be those webbed fingers that will get you
through the tangle of information quickly, successfully and rewardingly."
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Physiotherapy, March 2002
"This is a handy reference manual that will quickly
pay back its cover price in Internet cost savings and is likely
to become well thumbed very quickly."
[Source: Physiotherapy, 2002 88(3) 185-186] |
Health Matters
"This handbook does have a lot of useful tips - particularly
about how to use search engines, and about the content available
in medical databases - which are not easy to find elsewhere."
[Source: Health Matters, 2002] |
Waitrose Food Illustrated
"There is an awful lot of dangerous rot about health on the
'net. This book steers a path through the conflicting claims and
suggests ways to get the facts on everything from acne to zinc.'"
[Source: Waitrose Food Illustrated, January 2002] |
Journal of Integrated Care Pathways
'I can play games on the Internet, but I am certainly no whiz
kid and anything technical would simply floor me. I was very pleasantly
suprised as I read 'The Patient's Internet Handbook'; here was
a book for someone just like me....a useful reference book to
have within a family library. I have no hesitation in recommending
this book.'
[Source:
Journal of Integrated Care Pathways, 2002, May] |
Health and Fitness Magazine
' Jam-packed with search tips, medical databases and advice,
this painstakingly researched book is invaluable. Importantly,
it contains advice on how to ensure the information you access
is safe and sensible, helping you avoid misinformation and 'wonder
cures'.'
[Source: Health & Fitness Magazine, February 2002] |
Journal of Integrated Care Pathways
'The book is logical and its layout simple
to follow...It is easily dipped into in order to access those
sections that are relevant to the reader, and therefore is a useful
reference book to have within a family library. Even without a
great deal of knowledge about the Internet, I was able to follow
the sections on its use...I was quite amazed at the quality and
quantity of Internet material within the book...well worth having
and I have no hesitation in recommending this book.'
[Source: Journal of Integrated Care Pathways, 2002, April] |
Doctors.net.uk
'an excellent, informative read and a steal at £9.95'
[Source: Doctors.net.uk, 2002] |
Last updated April 23rd 2002
£9.95, 300pp, 1-85315-498-9, paperback
October 2001
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