Where There is No Doctor: Village Health Care Handbook
Where There is No Doctor: Village Health Care Handbook Books
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With 3 million copies in print in over 50 languages, Where There Is No Doctor is the most widely used health care manual in use in developing countries today. Using simple language and hundreds of drawings, the book provides in rank about recognising, treating and preventing common illnesses and injuries. But it is far more than simple first aid in rank. It covers a wide range of subjects that affect the health of the villager – from diarrhoea to tuberculosis, from helpful and harmful home remedies to the cautious use of certain modern medicines. Unique importance is placed on cleanliness, a healthy diet, vaccination, childbirth and family plotting. The African edition covers diseases commonly found in Africa.
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We have a copy of this book at our sickbay purely for entertainment. With such sound advice as “don’t tie a crab to a goiter” or ” don’t eat a vulture to cure syphilis”, it is quite possibly the most entertaining book that I have ever read. The illustrations lonely have us all rolling. I can know the layman’s interest as a resource, but there must be at least a million better resources- but none as amusing. I urge it purely for entertainment. And remember-you don’t get worms from eating sweets, you get them from eating SH*T!
Rating: 5 / 5
Unless you have no experience with basic medical care you will likely find this book very elementary and you would be better off buying a boy scout’s handbook, although it wouldn’t cover some of the female items, it would give you more in rank on dealing with the day to day.
The numerous references about ’seeing a doctor’ defy the title and purpose implied by the book.
Rating: 2 / 5
Brilliant for use in third world countries. Every missionary should own a copy of this book. The only reason I do not give 5 stars to this book is because of the philosophies of David Werner on community development, which contradict biblical community development thoughts. For instance, he promotes some non-conservative thoughts about birth control. So Christians, just be careful whose hands this book gets into. I would give the same warning about the “where there is no women doctor” book. That one is certainly not worth buying, you’re better off with a excellent basic handbook on childbirth and prenatal care.
Rating: 4 / 5
Well, at the risk of incurring the wrath of all the others, I would say it would be best to try to review the book before purchasing if one is indeed interested in family preparedness in the USA. This is not the best forum to argue world view or intent. Check out the book before you buy; plain and simple. Perhaps those with extensive training will forgive us who do not have the head knowledge and/or experience to fill in the evident gaps in the text. A different perspective, we who differ have, looking at ourselves as potential patients. Maybe the author(s) will revise or yield a companion text with the layman in mind (hint, hint). Thank you and be gentle.
Rating: 1 / 5
I highly recomend this book. The author has done an exctraordinary job. This book is for both novice and advance people interested.
Rating: 5 / 5