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The Merck Manual - Home Edition

The app provides quick and easy access to the Home Edition’s comprehensive
and understandable medical information. It’s a “must-have” resource that
puts the trusted medical reference at your fingertips.

New York Times Bestseller

This application is based on the New York Times bestseller that has sold
over 4 million copies worldwide. The Home Edition features contributions
from more than 300 independent physicians, all experts in their fields.

“Must-Have” Medical Reference
Put the trusted medical reference always at your fingertips ... while on the
soccer field, a family vacation, a business trip abroad or getting ready to
see a physician. The app has an easy-to-use interface for finding the right
information quickly.

Trusted, Comprehensive and Understandable
Written in everyday language, the Home Edition is based on the professional
version of The Merck Manual which has been trusted by doctors, nurses and
other healthcare professionals for over a century.

Designed for the iPhone & iPod touch

Designed specifically for the iPhone and iPod touch, the application is
essential for everyone who needs to communicate effectively with a
healthcare professional, understand a medical condition or learn more about
medical terms, procedures and tests. An ‘Emergencies and Injuries’ section
is accessible directly from the home screen.

For On-the-Go Consumers of Health Information
Key features of the application enable users to access the trusted content
of the Home Edition anywhere (no Internet connection needed), use the full
index, email a link to any topic, resize the text for easy reading, perform
full text searches and bookmark favorite topics.

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The Merck Manual - Professional Edition

“The Manual has always been highly regarded for its clarity and its focus on
delivering just the right amount of information. This application now
provides that information in a convenient form that will make it even more
valuable for healthcare professionals on the go.” -- Robert S. Porter, MD,
Editor-in-Chief

Trusted for Over a Century

For over 100 years, healthcare professionals have relied on The Merck Manual
for essential information on diagnosing and treating medical disorders. It
is the work of more than 300 independent contributors, all recognized
experts in their fields.Widely Used Medical Textbook
This Professional Edition application puts the widely used medical textbook
at the healthcare professional’s fingertips, whenever and wherever it’s
needed. Easily access the breath and depth of The Merck Manual’s content.

Trusted Reference

The trusted content of the Professional Edition addresses thousands of
diseases and treatments, features clinical approaches to each category of
disorder, and provides specific guidance on patient evaluation.

Designed for the iPhone & iPod touch

Designed specifically for the iPhone and iPod touch, this application
preserves the quality of The Merck Manual content while creating a simple
and appealing user experience. Information on patient symptoms is accessible
directly from the home screen.

For Healthcare Professionals On The Go

The application enables users to access the content of the Professional
Edition anywhere (no Internet connection needed), use the full index, email
a link to any topic, resize the text for easy reading, perform full text
searches and bookmark favorite topics. This Professional Edition application
does not require visiting another site for registration, subscription or
software downloads.

The Merck Manual - Home Edition

$9.99 USD

The Merck Manual - Professional Edition

$29.99 USD

Links To Source and Apple Apps Store Available At

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/Gerry

Gerry McKiernan
Associate Professor
Science and Technology Librarian
Iowa State University Library
Ames IA 50011

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