Each of us has the right to free, timely and high-quality medical care. Now, when changes are taking place in healthcare, and the staff of doctors is thinning out, we need to realistically assess the need to visit a clinic or call an ambulance: so as not to sit in line with a sore that may go away on its own, or not to wait for a medical team to arrive if your head no longer hurts. More than 1 million people have already read Dr. Myasnikov’s books and received invaluable medical knowledge translated from medical language into human language. The encyclopedia includes updated information from his bestsellers “How to live longer than 50 years: a frank conversation with a doctor about drugs and medicine”, “About the most important things with Dr. Myasnikov”, “Russian Roulette: how to survive in the fight for your own health” and “Rust” : what to do to prevent your heart from hurting.” The reference tables show risk factors for all common diseases, measures to protect against them, alarming symptoms, as well as the necessary examination and treatment algorithms. The encyclopedia can be accessed as a reference book, which contains clear and non-intimidating information for those health situations when it is necessary. The author has collected and systematized all the most necessary things from his 4 books into one edition - for the convenience of the reader. You will immediately find the answer: when you can receive treatment at home and how exactly to do it, and in which cases you should immediately seek help from a doctor. This is a friend book, ready to help out at any moment.