I haven't bought a drug book in 2 years - I use Google ...sm

• Anyone else really disappointed with the 2006 QLDB? - mandy
  • I have all the same issues you mentioned as well. - klm
  • I haven't bought a drug book in 2 years - I use Google ...sm - Cindy
  • I needed to know this. Thank you! (nm) - Misha
  • I like using the books and just get the QLDB and the Saunders every Feb. when they come out. nm - wanderer

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Does anyone use both.  I'm definitely getting the CD/ROM and am debating about buying both.  I don't see any reason to have both but there could be something I don't know. 

I noticed CD/ROMs are on backorder but they're selling downloadable versions.  I can handle that.

after January 1st (tax reasons).  But I don't like that it is only in book format and not on CD.  I very, very seldom page through a book anymore.  All my references are on CD or the Internet.  Don't know why they did that.

The company I recently began working for asked me to purchase the Quick Look Drug Book as a reference tool, as they use it.  So, I got one...bought it used online so it wasn't that expensive, and I was needing a new drug reference book anyway.

I am just not impressed with this book.  While it does have very useful information in it, I find it is not laid out in the most convenient manner.  The drugs are listed alphabetically by the generic name.  So, what if the doc says the brand name of a drug?  How am I to use this book to look up the spelling, etc. of a brand name drug if I don't know the generic name of the drug so I can find it???  I have hardly used this book at all since I got it....I still go online to look up meds.  I feel like I wasted my money.

Maybe I'm just missing something here.  If anyone has any insight please let me know.  Or if any of you have a better suggestion for a drug guide that is laid out in a better format for MTs, I am open to suggestions.

TIA!!

Hello-

Could you give me some advice on drug reference books? Do you recommend people wait for the quick look drug book '08?  Or is there a site online to search for drug information?

I'm new here, and am still studying to be a MT, so I'd like a recommendation from someone who knows  :)

I hope I'm not asking a question already asked 100 times...

Thanks!
Sharon

Does anyone know if the Quick Look Electronic Drug Book 2003 is compatible with XP?  Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

TIA

either Drake and Drake.  I don't know anything about Gregg's, but I think HPI are a waste of $$ and Stedman's is probably the most popular.  There is also Dorland's, thought I don't know anything about those either.

Yes do check the classified board here, www.half.com, or e-bay.   You should be able to get books for a fraction of new, especially if you get an older version.

What books you need will depend on the type of work you do.  If you only do clinic work, just something like Sloane's Medical Word book might be all you need, in addition to a drug book.  If you are just doing one specialist then a Stedman's book of that speciality would  probably be all you need in addition to the drug book. 

If you don't see what you need listed on the classified board here, post a wanted ad to see if you get any response. 

Do you like it? I just received mine yesterday. It does not put a link on the Word  toolbar like the old one did. I called support and they downloaded a file for me to load and now it's on the toolbar, but now I get the message "QLDB.exe" not found.

I have uninstalled (like tech support said) and re-installed but still get the same message.

I checked the CD and it does not seem to have this file on it. Does anyone else have this problem? My task bar is already full so I really need it on the Word toolbar. Thanks

I am applying for a new job, and before I can start, they say I need a new specialty book (which I can understand) and the latest drug book. I don't have the money to buy those books right now.

As an MT with years of experience, I am perfectly capable for doing my job without a brand new drug book for a few weeks until I get paid. I know how to research and verify drugs without a current drug book.

Do you think requiring a brand new drug book is reasonable?

How old are your drug book and stedman's?  (I bought mine about 6 years ago now).  I hate to not be able to use them because I have added so much to them through the years.  ugh.

Just got a new job (!) and want to take advantage of discount books from my old job (!).  Don't know what specialties I'll be working on, general acute care AFAIK.  The only book I've ever owned is Dorland's dictionary.  I'm leaning towards Medical and Surgical Equipment.... but would be really happy if anyone has any ideas for me, thanks!

And I may just Go Wild and buy two. 

I actually bought it from somone on this board from the classified section who was getting out of transcription.  She sold me her fifth edition and I had either 3rd or 4th...and mine was absolutely beat--definitely my most used reference book.  She gave me a heck of a deal on that and that Surgical Equipment book...another lifesaver. 

So, if you're looking for books, buy from someone on here before buying new new! 

Also agree with one of those abbreviation books as well.  Another lifesaver if you've got an account where they want all abbreviations expanded or when you get to the final diagnosis part and you HAVE to expand them. 

And I am a nut about getting things right.  And I had many many books.  Don't need them.  I got a Quick Book Drug Book and loaded it on my computer......and add to it when I need to add a new drug which is just about every day.  And I got a Steadman's Dictionary........same thing.  I add to it when I need to.  They are the foundation of a notebook to add words to.

use on nearly a daily basis.  What you need depends on the type of account you work on.  If you are only doing clinic notes you can get buy with a drug book and a book like Sloane's Medical Word Book.   If you are doing acute care but only doing one speciality then again you could get by with a drug book and whatever Stedman's book for that speciality.   I don't know how people function without books.  Google is not always a reliable reference and to have to spend time googling when you can open the book and found it in 3 seconds is so much easier and productive. 

Some of my books are an older edition, but unless it is a book that I need frequently I don't update with each new addition.  I'm partial to Stedman's books, as I think most MTs are.  They have specials throughout the year.  You can also buy books at half.com.  You can get a brand new book for a fraction of the cost of new, though be sure to check Stedman's website to make sure you are getting the most current edition. 

she *may have* gone through chemotherapy - she wore a wig and her natural hair is so short, as if it is new growth. 

Hope she gets to feeling much better real soon!! 

Never could get the hang of it so I gave up.

I would love to be able to use it, as I end up taking way too many breaks because my hands hurt.  I think if you can get it to work good your production would surely be higher.