Thursday, April 15, 2010

Merck Medicus: Free Access to Merck Manual and More

The Merck Manual Professional Edition is a manual of diagnosis and treatment. Merck provides the content of these Merck Manuals on the web for free (visit www.merckmanuals.com). Registration is not required, and use is unlimited. The web publications are continuously updated to ensure that the information is as up-to-date as possible.

In 1899, the American drug manufacturer Merck & Co. first published a small book titled Merck's Manual of the Materia Medica. It was meant as an aid to physicians and pharmacists, reminding doctors that “Memory is treacherous.” Compact in size, easy to use, and comprehensive, The Merck Manual (as it was later known) became a favorite of those involved in medical care and others in need of a medical reference. Even Albert Schweitzer carried a copy to Africa in 1913, and Admiral Byrd carried a copy to the South Pole in 1929.




Merck offers Merck Medicus, to qualified health professionals in the United States with registration. Additional resources include Harrison's, access to PDA applications, and full text journals.

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