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Owing to the extensive subject matter covered and to a successful tradition, the
style and organization of THE MANUAL have some unique characteristics. Read-
ers are urged to spend a few minutes reviewing the Guide for Readers (p. viii), the
Table of Contents at the beginning of each section (indicated by a thumb tab), and
the Index (p. 2717). Scrutiny of the arrangement of subject headings within each
section, of internal headings within a subject discussion, and of boldfaced terms in
the text will reveal a pattern of outlining intended to aid study of the text.
style and organization of THE MANUAL have some unique characteristics. Read-
ers are urged to spend a few minutes reviewing the Guide for Readers (p. viii), the
Table of Contents at the beginning of each section (indicated by a thumb tab), and
the Index (p. 2717). Scrutiny of the arrangement of subject headings within each
section, of internal headings within a subject discussion, and of boldfaced terms in
the text will reveal a pattern of outlining intended to aid study of the text.
The foregoing description is a simplified review of the complex and arduous but
rewarding 5-year enterprise that culminated in the presentation of the 16th Edition
of THE MERCK MANUAL. The members of the Editorial Board, special consult-
ants, contributing authors, and in-house staff and their affiliations are listed on the
pages that follow. They deserve a degree of gratitude that cannot adequately be ex-
pressed here, but we know they will feel sufficiently rewarded if their efforts serve
your needs.
rewarding 5-year enterprise that culminated in the presentation of the 16th Edition
of THE MERCK MANUAL. The members of the Editorial Board, special consult-
ants, contributing authors, and in-house staff and their affiliations are listed on the
pages that follow. They deserve a degree of gratitude that cannot adequately be ex-
pressed here, but we know they will feel sufficiently rewarded if their efforts serve
your needs.
We hope this edition of THE MERCK MANUAL will be a welcome aid to you,
our readers—compatible with your needs and worthy of frequent use. Suggestions
for improvements will be warmly welcomed and carefully considered
our readers—compatible with your needs and worthy of frequent use. Suggestions
for improvements will be warmly welcomed and carefully considered
Robert Berkow, M.D., Editor-in-Chief
MERCK RESEARCH LABORATORIES
West Point, Pa. 19486
MERCK RESEARCH LABORATORIES
West Point, Pa. 19486
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