Robert Buckman

Your body has 100 trillion cells, but only 10 trillion are human. The rest belong to the bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites that live on or in us. Some of these tenants are actually beneficial, aiding in the digestion process, for example. The majority of them neither help nor hurt us, but simply coexist with us. A few species, however, from the cholera bacilli to tapeworms and lice, can be d

An authoritative and up-to-date guide to the basic facts about cancer and the general principles of treatment―based on the most up-to-date medical information. As a medical oncologist, Dr. Robert Buckman has been taking care of people with cancer for more than twenty years. For most of those years, he says, he has spent much of his time talking with patients and their families―describing what is k

"In case you were wondering, the title of this book is taken from a brief telephone conversation I had in 1980 with a man in the Contracts Department of the radio section of the British Broadcasting Corporation.Having recovered -- eventually and partially -- from dermatomyositis, I picked up the threads of my performing career with a radio series that had been arranged before I became

Modern medicine is one of the most successful branches of science, with a distinguished history of conquering many of the twentieth century's deadliest diseases. Yet today people are turning in record numbers to alternative therapies that have little or no scientific basis. What accounts for this flight from reason in the face of hard evidence that medical doctors do a better job of treating disea

Dr. Robert Buckman explains, in a sensitive and reassuring way, how to lead a fulfilling life while controlling depression and preventing it from becoming life-threatening.

The first of two booklets written for people who are friends or relatives of someone with cancer and who would like to know more about how to help and support them.

As difficult as it might be for a parent to deal with a child's chronic condition, there are easy ways to prevent complications and help a child lead a normal, happy, healthy life.

Dr. Robert Buckman alleviates the stress of knowing what is myth and what is sound medical advice, in a simple and a reassuring manner.

In a clear and easy-to-understand manner, here is invaluable information for anyone experiencing this discomforting disorder.

By explaining the characteristics of diabetes and its affect on the body, Dr. Robert Buckman provides the perfect blue-print for leading a fulfilling, problem-free life.

Soft cover. Newly Revised and Updated Edition. Inscribed by the author on the half title page. 247 pages.

In this provocative and stimulating study of the connection between belief and behavior, Dr. Robert Buckman begins by reviewing the history of religious belief, showing the many shared themes among religions of diverse cultures. He then explains little-publicized data from neuroscience on the limbic system and the right-hand temporal lobe of the brain, which when stimulated consistently produces d

Based on Buckman's award-winning training videos and Kason's courses on interviewing skills for medical students, this volume is an indispensable aid for doctors, nurses, psychotherapists, social workers, and all those in related fields. For many health care professionals and social service providers, the hardest part of the job is breaking bad news. The news may be about a condition that is life-

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Fine/Near Fine. First Edition Hardcover. No marks or inscriptions. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. Dust jacket price clipped but not marked or torn or creased. 152pp. Anecdotes and humour about medicine and the medical profession.. Illustrated by Bill Tidy. ISBN 0233970584

Part of a series designed to demystify healthcare, this pocket-sized guide lokos at hormone replacement therapy. Each section includes questions and answers. The main points are signposted by John Cleese. Videos are available to accompany the series.

This pocket-sized text, with questions and answers in each section, discusses caring for someone after a stroke. It discusses, in layman's terms, what the medical condition is, which treatment can help, and how. The main points are signposted by actor John Cleese, and videos are also available.

Part of a series designed to demystify healthcare, this pocket-sized guide to diabetes discusses what it is, which treatment can help, and how. Each section includes questions and answers. The main points are signposted by John Cleese. Videos are available to accompany the series.

Discusses topics such as how the skin functions, causes and treatments for a variety of skin conditions, and ways to prevent wrinkles

Dr. Robert Buckman explains, in a sensitive and reassuring way, how to lead a fulfilling life while controlling depression and preventing it from becoming life-threatening.

Written for both patients and carers, in layman's terms to enable understanding of the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the disorder, the questions and answers in each section of the WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT series demystify healthcare and seek to remove fear or confusion.

A wonder compilation of medical humour.