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Use this guide to find authoritative resources to address your health concerns. If you need non-urgent medical attention or wish to speak with a healthcare professional, call 8-1-1 for HealthLinkBC, a free health information and advice phone line available 24/7 anywhere within British Columbia. Please be aware that library staff cannot provide medical interpretation or advice.
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616.075 C97 Central Ref. Resources
Written by clinicians renowned in their respective fields, CMDT offers the most current insight into symptoms, signs, epidemiology, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders.
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613-618
This series of books on health-related topics provides current, authoritative, and in-depth information on a wide variety of subjects including autism, cancer, lung disorders, and eating disorders.
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616.02 M47b
Describes simple remedies you can do at home for minor ailments or to relieve minor symptoms before a doctor's visit.
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616.02 M47L5
This classic home medical reference provides an abundance of reliable, consumer friendly information.
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616.02 M55b2
Merck's home edition provides the same authoritative health information doctors have relied on in The Merck Manual for more than a century, but is presented in easy-to-understand language.
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615 T39 Central Ref. Resources
Unbiased, evidence-based, practical information on hundreds of medical conditions to guide clinical decision making at the point of care. Continues the "Compendium of Therapeutic Choices."
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615.1 C7371c
Information on non-prescription products for minor ailments like mouthwash, herbal remedies, cough & cold products, deodorants, etc.
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615.505 C73
Information on minor conditions like acne, dandruff, cold sores, etc.