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The third edition of The Merck Manual of Geriatrics was published in Fall of 2000. This new edition has been redesigned and features a unique interdisciplinary approach that specifically addresses the challenges facing geriatric care. It includes information on nursing care, pharmacy issues, discussions of the best drugs for the elderly, and new or extensively revised chapters on dementia, Alzheimer's disease, rehabilitation, respiratory failure, and managed care. We are pleased to provide the new 3rd Edition on this web site free of charge for your unlimited use.

The Merck Manual is celebrating its centenary with the publication of the 17th Edition. The Merck Manual is used by more medical professionals worldwide than any other general medical textbook and has been continuously published longer than any other English language general medical textbook. We are pleased to provide the new 17th Edition on this web site free of charge for your unlimited use.