The Harriet Lane Handbook: Mobile Medicine Series, Expert Consult: Online and Print, 18e

The Harriet Lane Handbook: Mobile Medicine Series, Expert Consult: Online and Print, 18e
by Jason W. Custer, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Rachel E. Rau

The Harriet Lane Handbook: Mobile Medicine Series, Expert Consult: Online and Print, 18e
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Author: Jason W. Custer, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Rachel E. Rau
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-08-18
ISBN: 0323053033
Number of pages: 1184
Publisher: Mosby

Book Reviews of The Harriet Lane Handbook: Mobile Medicine Series, Expert Consult: Online and Print, 18e

Book Review: Decent pocket reference, far from comprehensive
Summary: 3 Stars

This manual is decent as a pocket reference while on the floor, but lacks the comprehensivity of a good desk reference. There are many common pediatric conditions (such as hernias, slipped femoral capital epiphysis, etc.) that don't even get a mention in the Harriet Lane. This reference is definitely made for someone who has some experience and background in pediatrics, since much of the information on the various conditions is written in a telegraphical format and assumes that the reader has a basic background in pathophysiology and disease. The best part of this handbook is the medication synopses (it tells you only what you need to know, not an overload of information like the PDR), as well as the information on emergency treatments and procedures.

I would recommend this only as an adjunct to the Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, which costs about the same and contains much more detailed information on conditions for patients of all ages, and is much more comprehensive. I was surprised that the Merck Manual detailed many more pediatric conditions than did the Harriet Lane, even though the former is not even a pediatric-specific manual. The only downfall of the Merck is that it doesn't quite fit in a labcoat pocket.

Summary of The Harriet Lane Handbook: Mobile Medicine Series, Expert Consult: Online and Print, 18e

The Harriet Lane Handbook represents over 50 years of expert guidance for pediatric residents and all those who treat children. This irreplaceable manual is your everyday reference for fast, accurate bedside consultation. The book's trademark formulary will be regularly updated online, to keep you absolutely current. New or revised chapters on palliative care, toxicology, dermatology, and growth and nutrition help you streamline diagnosis and treatment. Still convenient and pocket-sized, this latest edition includes Expert Consult functionality, so you can access the complete contents of the book online, fully searchable.

  • Remains a convenient, pocket-sized reference, so you can carry a wealth of information with you.
  • Includes step-by-step emergency management protocols, growth charts, and more to help you streamline diagnosis and treatment.
  • Organized in a modified outline format so you can find information quickly and easily, even in the most demanding circumstances.


  • Provides a regularly updated trademark formulary online to help you get the latest on pediatric drugs and dosages.
  • Adds a new palliative care chapter for more well-rounded guidance.
  • Includes unprecedented access to the complete contents of the book online, completely searchable, with downloadable images.
  • Incorporates the latest treatment and management recommendations, immunization guidelines, procedures, and therapeutic guidelines so you can stay completely up to date.
  • Revises the toxicology and the growth and nutrition chapters to be even more user-friendly and practical.
  • Reorganizes the dermatology chapter to make information even easier to find.


Web site access will be provided until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier.

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