The Merck Manual of Medical Information, Second Edition: The World's Most Widely Used Medical Reference - Now In Everyday Language by Mark H. Beers

Drawing on the expertise of dozens of medical experts, a new edition of the internationally acclaimed medical reference includes up-to-date information on heart disease, legal issues, medical tests and treatments, drugs, signs and symptoms, diagnoses, resources for additional information, and coverage of such current concerns as anthrax and smallpox. 500,000 first printing.