The Women's Complete Healthbook

Epps RP, Stewart SC; eds. 708 pages. New York: Bantam Books; 1995. $21.95. ISBN 0440507235. Order phone 800-223-6834.

Field of medicine: General interest and patient education.

Format: Softcover book.

Audience: Women requiring health care who have no medical background or training.

Purpose: Intended as a resource to help women make health care decisions.

Content: Written by female physicians and health care providers, this is a comprehensive reference text on all aspects of women's health. The 39 chapters are organized into four sections. The first, “Being a Savvy Consumer of Health Care,” sets the stage by identifying federal initiatives, outlining critical health issues, and familiarizing the reader with the changing health care system. …