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The Reference section is located along
the east wall on the main floor of the library. Reference materials are
available for in-library-use only. These are just a few of the many
medical reference books located at the library. This guide will assist you
in locating medical reference materials shelved near them. Please feel
free to ask a library staff member for assistance, or contact the library at:
staff@ada.lib.ok.us.
Medical Reference Resources:
R 616.042 GAL
Blachford, Stacey. The Gale encyclopedia of genetic disorders. Detroit,
MI: Gale Group, 2002.
This encyclopedia covers a broad range
of genetic diseases and conditions providing in-depth and comprehensive coverage
of medical genetics for the lay reader.
R 610 MAG
Chang, Anne... [et al.] McGill's medical guide: health and illness. 3rd rev. ed. Pasadena, California: Salem Press. 2005.
This medical encyclopedia provides information on a variety of illnesses.
It is written in a professional manner, but is easily understood by the
layperson.
R 610.3 AME
Lipsky, Martin S. American Medical Association complete medical encyclopedia.
12t ed. New York: Random House Reference. 2003
The
American Medical Association complete medical encyclopedia is written by
America's top medical authority. With more than 5,000 terms and 1,750
illustrations this resource is one of the most comprehensive medical guides
available.
R 613 MED
Dunea, George. The Oxford illustrated companion to medicine. 3rd.
ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 2001.
The Oxford Illustrated Companion to Medicine is an excellent guide to a
large number of diseases and illnesses. It is written for the layman and
is an easy to understand guide to medical information.
R 613 MED
The Medical advisor: the complete guide to alternative & conventional
treatments. Richmond, Virginia: Time-Life Books. 1996.
The Medical advisor: the
complete guide to alternative & conventional treatments includes a wide
variety of medical treatment options for many illnesses, including breast
cancer. Includes information on over 1000 ailments, treatment
options and natural medicines.
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Breast Cancer Pathfinder created by Deborah L. Whelchel for LIS 5013
Last updated 12/08/2005.
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