I also found this book to be pretty durable. I carried the same book in my pocket every day of my 3rd and 4th year of medical school and it is still holding up great through a lot of tough use.


A little gem!   August 20, 1999
 29 out of 29 found this review helpful

This pocket reference contains a plethora of useful information, from SOAP notes to lab values, dermatomes to ECG axis determination. Every time we use ours on the floor (which is every day!), someone looks over our shoulders to see what we're using... and then the next day we find they've bought one! A must-have survival item for the floors.


Must have for M3 year!   November 8, 2002
 24 out of 24 found this review helpful

If you buy one book to keep in your white coat, make it this one. For a small book that will easily fit into any pocket, it contains guidelines for writing admission, discharge, and other notes commonly encountered on medicine, surgery, and ob-gyn rotations. It also includes commonly used formulas and cheat sheets for H&Ps and the neuro and the minimental status exam.
A great deal for a book that you're likely to use through the rest of your medical training!


Best value for the money   June 10, 2003
 21 out of 21 found this review helpful

I've seen attendings who have been out in the field for decades quietly slip this little gem from their pockets to get a quick peek. Not many pages, and each one stuffed with invaluable information. The only drawback is the small font size, with is a common problem for pocket references. I've just made sure I carry a pocket sized magnifying glass with me.


Great buy for the price...   August 2, 2005
 7 out of 7 found this review helpful

This is a very handy and useful pocket reference book. I used the mini mental status exam (MMSE) page almost everyday on the psych rotation. The normal lab values page is also very useful. For the price, it is an excellent buy and well worth your money.