Vancouver Columbian
Consider this 126 page guide ... to be the ultimate preventative approach to health care for travelers.

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Concise, level-headed instructions for treating everything from appendicitis to rabies.

Whole Earth Review
"The only traveler's health guide I would carry with me on a trip . . ."

Book Description
The classic reference for international travelers-completely updated. The Pocket Doctor provides travelers with all the information they need to prepare for a trip, to stay healthy while traveling, and to care for health problems that may arise during the journey. In this pocket-sized companion, Dr. Bezruchka covers a tremendous number of topics. Chapters include: Before You Go; Finding Medical Help Abroad; General Health Advice (discussing food, water, hygiene, special environments, and more); Common Illnesses; Less Common Illnesses and Problems; Life-Threatening Emergencies; and The Returning Traveler.

About the Author
Stephen Bezruchka, M.D. traveled widely throughout the third world before he became a physician and, unfortunately, experienced several of the medical problems covered in this book. Now he practices what he preaches and stays healthy when traveling to the far reaches of the earth. He is the author of Trekking in Nepal: A Traveler's Guide and Nepali for Trekkers.

ANNOTATION

"...offers concise & sensible tips on staying healthy while traveling...covers everything from common complaints to life-threatening emergencies...includes online resources and advice on the latest viruses and travel hazards."

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Completely revised and updated, "The Pocket Doctor" provides travelers with all the information they need to prepare for a trip, to stay healthy while traveling, and to care for health problems that may arise during the journey. Dr. Bezruchka covers a tremendous number of topics including new information about emerging diseases such as hantavirus, plus details on light and melatonin treatments for jet lag.

SYNOPSIS

The classic reference for international travelers—completely updated.

The Pocket Doctor provides travelers with all the information they need to prepare for a trip, to stay healthy while traveling, and to care for health problems that may arise during the journey. In this pocket-sized companion, Dr. Bezruchka covers a tremendous number of topics. Chapters include: Before You Go; Finding Medical Help Abroad; General Health Advice (discussing food, water, hygiene, special environments, and more); Common Illnesses; Less Common Illnesses and Problems; Life-Threatening Emergencies; and The Returning Traveler.

FROM THE CRITICS

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