The following list is a small sample of the reference medical books that are available at Spokane Public Library. Check at the Reference and Information Desk at any branch for additional assistance. Reference books do not check out. There may be some copies of some of these reference books that are available for checkout. Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary is one example of the many medical dictionaries that are available at Spokane Public Library.
Medical dictionaries are a good source for basic definitions.
Most medical dictionaries do not go into extensive detail regarding symptoms and treatments. Many medical dictionaries use technical terminology. Johns Hopkins Family Health Book includes extensive illustrations and explanations. The Merck Manual of Medical Information is a patient-oriented guide written by the publishers of the Merck Manual, a resource used by medical professionals. The Patient's Guide to Medical Tests , published by the Yale University School of Medicine faculty, provides patients with information about medical tests.