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At 09:31 1/5/97 -0500, Joao Paulo Carvalho wrote: >Milo V.Anderson wrote: >> I consider my physicisn as a resource person but I take primary >> responsibility for my health. For example I NEVER take a prescription >> without checking with PDR first. >> I have come to this conclusion because of my experiences which I now believe> are .............................................................................. >............... > >Excelent Milo.Would you kindly tranlate the meaning of PDR and tell us >how to get it ? > >Best wishes, > > +----| Joao Paulo de Carvalho |------ + > | [log in to unmask] | > +--------| Salvador-Bahia-Brazil |------+ > PDR stands for Physicians Desk Reference. It is a compilation of all the manufacturers literature on all prescription drugs, the descripton of the actions of the drug, the warnings, the pharmacology, the drug interactions, the usual doses etc.. In the USA it is available in any major bookstore. This informaton is also available on the internet. John Walker, [log in to unmask] ,who has been active on our list and giving URL's would be able to give you the information you need to get it on the internet. ---Milo Milo V. Anderson, Ph.D. Knowledge is free at the library; Box 417 bring your own contianer. Angwin, CA 94508 voice 707 965 2508 ODE TO A METAPHOR fax 707 965 3148 Ilustrations are useful, e-mail [log in to unmask] Or what's a meta-FOR.