The Survival Doctor's Complete Handbook: WHAT TO DO WHEN HELP IS NOT ON THE WAY!

An accurate and simple resource.

This book is clearly written and the information very readable. The format is such that it is easy to find the information quickly. Dr. Hubbard gets to the point of each possible situation and doesn't waste time giving unnecessary detail, but yet there is plenty enough instruction to do what needs to be done in any given problem--information that could save a life. The range of topics is very thorough. This is an extremely useful book for anyone who lives in a rural area or spends time in the outdoors, especially hikers, kayakers, hunters, etc. The book is also useful for anyone living in a metropolitan area where help is just a phone call away because it teaches you things to do to mitigate damage to the body in those precious moments before help does arrive. A worthwhile book and reasonably priced.

A lot of good information on basic first aid. Readable, and sturdy binding

This is a great book, but please don't mistake it as a replacement for advanced medical care. It's basically advanced first aid.. which will ensure your patient has a fighting chance at surviving their condition UNTIL you can get them to a hospital. If you are a survival sort, depending on your medical knowledge and experience, you may find something useful here - but be assured that this WILL NOT replace expert medical care in SHTF scenario. Most of the techniques here are to stabilize or alleviate a condition until you can get somewhere that has access to proper medicine and machinery necessary to survive traumatic illness or injury. Nearly all of the material here is followed up with - THEN SEEK EXPERT MEDICAL CARE. It's certainly worth keeping on hand as a resources after reading through a few times.

I am so excited to see the new book. I have enjoyed the "Duct Tape 911" book by Dr. Hubbard, and, although I have several first aid books, and even one called "What to Do When There Is No Doctor" (which really focuses more on medicine in far off places), I found them lacking. I have been a nurse working ER and Critical Care Units (among other areas) over a period of 46 years, which might be why I see so much missing from the other first aid type books I have. What I especially like about this new book is the practical approach, using clinical assessment in the absence of diagnostic testing, to figure out the problem. I am seeing doctors today who seem to lack clinical assessment skills (or just don't use them). This book is quite comprehensive addressing many conditions not even mentioned in other such books. Another important point is that Dr. Hubbard gives practical advice but recognizes that some conditions really, really need a doctor, and he makes the recommendation when it is indicated. I also like the visual aids and myth alert components, which are very helpful. I might add that, despite my extensive experience in managing injury and critical illness, I learned much from this new book!!

This book is detailed enough that it would be able to walk anyone thru dealing with an emergency. As an RN, it's also a great refresher and I've learned some skills I didn't have before. It will enable me to deal calmly with most issues. Highly recommend.

This is an excellent book to have in your Emergency Kit. The author is very knowledgeable, but the book it still VERY readable, enjoyable even with his anecdotes. No matter what area you live in there are snow and ice storms, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados and floods. Every person should know how to make the best of an awful situation and this book is an excellent resource, just as important as the other supplies in your kit.

This book is not for the average person. Most of it requires you having a lot of training and access to someone who can get you prescriptions to keep up on hand. It is good for those people but would not help me in a real emergency where you had to wait for hours or days for help.

Valuable asset tohave

Como médico de urgencias deseosa de aprender más, sobre todo cuando tienes poco material médico a mano, me ha decepcionado un poco. Leí mucho sobre su autor antes de comprar el libro y, teniendo en cuenta que tiene mi misma especialidad y que me pareció un tipo franco e interesante el libro me pareció hecho sólo para personas no son médicos y cuando se pone interesante (ya no quedan muchas opciones para resolver el caso o es muy grave) comenta que lo mejor es "buscar un médico"... Así todo he aprendido mucho sobre temas que desconocía ya que son situaciones nada habituales en nuestra zona.

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Useful book

Good book