What is a medical handbook? A handbook is a resource book that provides information in a topic-specific and organized format. It provides a summary of facts and recommendations that can help healthcare professionals make better decisions about their patients’ care.

The Harriet Lane Handbook was created for medical professionals as a pediatrics resource to help them deliver the highest quality care to their patients. 

What topics is it about? The Harriet Lane Handbook is a resource book that provides information in a topic-specific and organized format. It can be downloaded on mobile devices to help healthcare professionals deliver the highest quality care to their patients.

How does it work? The Harriet Lane Handbook works like this: 

You select a topic from the list. 

You enter the topic by typing a title, selecting a subtopic, or tapping on a link. 

You see information organized by subtopic. 

You tap on a topic to read a short summary of its information. 

You tap on a subtopic to read more about it. 

You tap on a topic to see recommendations.