BOOKS FOR THE GUERILLA HOSPITAL – A Review of Where There Is No Doctor by DVM

After I posted the Guerilla Hospital article I received a comment from SemperFido (thank you SF, and all who commented) who suggested that readers grab the books Where There Is No Doctor and Where There Is No Dentist. I had heard about these books for years but had never read them. I knew it was finally time for me to buy these books (and another one) and see what was in them.

WTIND is written for village health care workers, primarily in third world countries. If you understand that then you will get some great use out of this book. I ordered the paperback version for ~$25.00, updated in 2020, about 450 pages long. It is thorough, with extra information even before and after its 23 regular chapters (the brown- and green-edged pages). It has been translated into more than 80 languages and used in more than 100 countries. It will be used in the FUSA soon….

The first section (the brown-edged pages) is an encouragement to village health care workers. It highlights social, psychological, and cultural information that must be considered. It is also motivational. Because I have been involved in medical trips overseas reading this section triggered memories that made my eyes tear up. If you have done medical trips overseas you know what is coming to our country soon.

Note: these are my own chapter titles but generally use the actual titles in the book.

Chap. 1: This chapter addresses “home remedies” and gives advice to combat popular (unhelpful) beliefs.

Chap. 2: Easily confused diseases and how important communication is

Chap. 3: Examination of the sick patient

Chap. 4: Basic care

Chap. 5: Preventative care, especially clean water

Chap. 6: Dangerous medicines

Chap. 7: Antibiotics

Chap. 8: Measuring and administering medicine

Chap. 9: Injectable medicines

Chap. 10: First Aid and Some Emergencies

Chap. 11: Nutrition

Chap. 12: Prevention of Disease

Chap. 13: Common Sicknesses

Chap. 14: Serious Illnesses

Chap. 15: Skin problems

Chap. 16: Eye problems

Chap. 17: Mouth

Chap. 18: Urogenital system

Chap. 19: Info for mothers/midwives

Chap. 20: Family planning

Chap. 21: Health of children

Chap. 22: Health of older people

Chap. 23: Medical kits

The “green-edged” pages: List of Medicines, extra info about HIV, drug abuse, etc.

If you are a medical professional, particularly a primary care worker, you are going to know much of this book already. It is a good reference to have, though, and I’m glad I have a copy now. If no one in your group has much medical training then you will want this book. It will soon be very useful for small groups of patriots.

Hey, do something this week to better your situation medically.

God bless,

DVM

 

DVM is a retired Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Professor of Human Anatomy and Physiology, devout Christian, Father and American Patriot.

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About the Author: NC Scout

NC Scout is the nom de guerre of a former Infantry Scout and Sergeant in one of the Army’s best Reconnaissance Units. He has combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He teaches a series of courses focusing on small unit skills rarely if ever taught anywhere else in the prepping and survival field, including his RTO Course which focuses on small unit communications. In his free time he is an avid hunter, bushcrafter, writer, long range shooter, prepper, amateur radio operator and Libertarian activist. He can be contacted at [email protected] or via his blog at brushbeater.wordpress.com .

11 Comments

  1. Quietus August 10, 2020 at 10:49

    Does anyone have info or links to info on grid-down chiropractic care?

  2. Shadow Walker August 10, 2020 at 10:54

    Also, check out: Field Guide To Wilderness Medicine by Paul Auerbach, Benjamine Conatance, Luanne Freer. I’m not going to describe it. I’m just giong to say you should just check it out, and then get it. It is a little pricey. WTINDoctor, WTINDentist and this book make for a very nice trio.

    • DVM August 10, 2020 at 13:36

      Someone just sent me a copy of the Field Guide to Wilderness Medicine by Auerbach (and Thank you, you know who you are). I will write a review of it in a few days along with a review of Where There is No Dentist. Yes, this trio is very good.

  3. Knowledge Is Power August 10, 2020 at 13:46
  4. Anonymous August 10, 2020 at 13:58

    4.5

  5. Anonymous August 10, 2020 at 17:25

    5

  6. Mortar Guy August 10, 2020 at 19:12

    https://www.pdfdrive.com/where-there-is-no-dentist-d30722373.html

    Newer follower here. Thank you all for everything you share with us. Found you via an associate of several of you guys. The comms stuff especially has been amazing.

    • NC Scout August 10, 2020 at 19:26

      Thanks brother!

  7. SemperFido August 11, 2020 at 09:21

    You can also get digital copies of the two books, I have the pdfs saved to my phone and also copied them to dvd. I of course also have the books as well. I am an ICU/trauma nurse and I still find the information useful. Because if it all falls apart we won’t have fully stocked ERs and ICUs to operate from. Now that I am retired I have been adding the final touches to my supplies. BTW NC, I have been following Partisan since it started and I am very appreciative of the efforts of you and the other writers. Thank you all for your work.

    • NC Scout August 11, 2020 at 09:21

      Thanks brother!

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