Book Recommendation: Where There Is No Doctor

Let me tell you about one of my favorite books. Where There Is No Doctor: A Village Health Care Handbook was actually written for use in third-world countries. So if you're asking why it should be in your survival library, just think about it. I'm sure people who went through the Texas 2021 Stormageddon thought they were in a third-world country! 

All jokes aside, if SHTF for real in your neighborhood, medical care may be hard to find. There literally may be no access to a doctor. That's when this guide could be the thing that saves a life.

Although it covers everything from how to deliver a baby to how to splint a broken leg, it also covers how to use different medications. How to give injections. Information on nutrition. Disease prevention. And much much more. That may sound overwhelming. But all of the information is presented in a simple, straightforward, fashion which makes it easy to understand. It does include illustrations and information that pertain primarily to people like medical missionaries. But the overall medical information is useful any time you find yourself without adequate access to medical care. 

Of course, there are some things that simply cannot be handled at home by amateurs. The book is also very clear on those. We all hope we never have to be in a situation where we have to deal with that. But for most common health care concerns, this book is a godsend.

My favorite part of the book is the guide to medication. It's true in the US, you can't get medication without a prescription. But I'm sure you have all watched enough Zombie Apocalypse movies to see survivors raiding pharmacies. Trust me...if things got that bad, I'd be one of the first to do just that. And I would take this book with me to ensure I was getting the right stuff. It not only tells you what you need for different illnesses, it also has dosages. It has side effects. It also tells you when NOT to use particular medications. There are many first aid manuals available that will provide basic instructions for emergencies. This is the only one I have ever seen with such a comprehensive guide to the use of medications.

I have many first aid and survival medicine manuals in my library. And I will definitely be sharing a couple more of my favorites. But no matter which ones you may already have, you need to add this one to your collection even if it's just for the medication guide. 

P.S. A little warning on some of the illustrations. Most are fine. Some are a bit graphic. Just remember the actual purpose of the manual is for those traveling to third-world countries. Then count your blessings, don't freak out over the illustrations, and absorb the wealth of useful information in this book.

Where There Is No Doctor: A Village Health Care Handbook is available on Amazon. And yes, I receive commission when products and services featured are purchased.  It's the law that I tell you that I make some money every time someone buys them.

I have personally used everything I mention in my blog.  That is not a law.  It's just a fact that I won't recommend something I haven't used just to make a buck.

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