What Nurses Know: And Doctors Don’t Have Time to Tell You

This comprehensive accessible home reference guide addresses a wide range of health concerns - as only a nurse who knows the inside story on healthcare can. From headaches to ankle sprains asthma to zinc remedies this authoritative resource reveals what everyone needs to know in order to get healthy - and stay that way. The book features hundreds of tips on easing symptoms promoting healing following a treatment plan and solving both the big and small problems that arise when someone is sick hurt or in pain. Readers will discover how to: - treat every day health complaints and minor injuries - heal faster after an injury - get the best results from medicines while reducing side effects - recover more comfortably at home after outpatient surgery - prepare properly for common medical tests - manage allergies effectively - measure temperature pulse and blood pressure for the most accurate results - reduce the risk of accidents and trips to A&E - analyse health insurance options to make the best choices - get the best care from health providers and hospitals.