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The format of this guide differs little from the author's previous books. In fact, if one looks hard enough, much of the contact information can be found in his other publications. The beauty of this book is that everything pertaining to this field has been brought together into one convenient and accessible resource. There are local and national listings for public-health hotlines, medical associations, pharmaceutical contacts willing to fill prescriptions without charge, and sources of assistance for the disabled. An alphabetical listing of medical diseases and conditions comprises the bulk of the text. Each entry contains at least one source of reference--either a clearinghouse, telephone hotline, or publication; most entries list all these sources plus videos on the subject. The more widely known and more widely researched ailments, such as heart disease, AIDS, cancers, and sudden infant death syndrome, have multiple contacts and extensive publication and video listings. It is interesting to note that such topics as exercise, fast food, family violence, radon, nursing homes, and nutrition are included in this section on medical conditions. Information regarding free legal assistance follows in a separate section. The type of complaints covered here are aging services, cosmetics, doctors, occupational safety, medical fraud, nursing homes, and product-safety devices. Listings of ongoing clinical studies and their contacts are found in the appendix.
All in all, this is a handy guide intended for general use. Most libraries will want to keep at least one copy on the reference shelf and have additional circulating copies. Readers must be cautioned, however, about the currency of information. As the author indicates, addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change, and as they do, the book will become outdated.
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