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Facing health challenges can be daunting. It can feel like navigating uncharted territory, with more questions than answers.
In an age of information overload, finding trustworthy advice can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. Visits to your doctor are too short to get the answers you need.
The expert medics at The Pocket Doctor bring you clear, evidence-based knowledge, so you can understand the issues and make good decisions.
We’ll give you the confidence you need to navigate your health journey through our books, coaching and online resources.
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Why choose The Pocket Doctor?
Expert-authored content: Each resource is written by seasoned medical professionals with vast experience in patient care.
Evidence-based information: Our advice and guidelines are rooted in extensive research, ensuring you receive only the most accurate and up-to-date health insights.
User-friendly design: Our handbooks and online resources are intuitively designed for ease of use, ensuring that the information is accessible and understandable.
Comprehensive coverage: We provide a holistic understanding of conditions, covering everything from symptoms and diagnosis to psychological aspects and treatment options.
Interactive elements: Engaging quizzes, puzzles, and personal data sections in our handbooks help reinforce learning and help you track your health journey.
Clear illustrations: Understand complex concepts effortlessly with our high-quality visuals.
Practical tips: We offer actionable advice on managing symptoms and improving overall well-being, going well beyond basic information.
Mentoring program: Personalized one-to-one support for women navigating menopause, which we’ll expand to other conditions. Get tailored advice and continuous guidance.
Direct accessibility: Have a question not addressed in our resources? We’re available and happy to assist, making sure you’re never left in the dark.
Continuous updates: Medical science is ever-evolving, and we’re committed to ensuring our information remains relevant and current.
Frequently asked questions
Who are The Pocket Doctors?
Ben Jones and David Hansen founded the Pocket Doctor, both experienced doctors.
Ben Jones is an accomplished clinician with many years of experience in hospital internal medicine across a broad range of specialties. In addition to clinical work, Ben has a strong research interest and has undertaken extensive laboratory and clinical research in immunology, molecular biology, and the development of new medicines and vaccines. Trained in the UK, where he received his medical degree and subsequently a Master’s and PhD, Ben has also worked in the US and Africa. His work has been published in many peer-reviewed journals.
David Hansen is a community-based physician with years of experience in hospital medicine and paediatrics. David trained in the US and has also worked in the UK. David has a particular interest in fitness, hygiene and nutrition.
As authors, Ben and David collaborate with other healthcare professionals and specialists to ensure we provide the best information possible.
You can read more about how The Pocket Doctor got started here.
What differentiates The Pocket Doctor from other health information sources online?
The Pocket Doctor provides comprehensive information to allow people to truly understand the diseases that affect them, talk confidently with their doctors, take an active part in their own care, and share in decision-making for the best health outcomes. From common problems to life threatening emergencies, we’ve got you covered.
We cut through the fads and crazes to give you solid facts and practical guidance you can use every day. We believe your decisions should be based on the best available medical evidence, not on some writer’s personal convictions. We read thousands of research papers to ensure we can give you the most reliable information. We want you to feel confident that you are getting the knowledge you can trust.
We don’t have any other agenda. We don’t have diets or supplements to sell you, and we don’t have any commercial interests to influence our advice.
What health conditions do your resources currently cover, and are there plans for more topics in the future?
Our published reference guides are The Menopause Handbook and The Gout and Pseudogout Handbook. Both are available in multiple formats, including print and ebooks, to read on your favourite mobile device.
Look out for The Type 2 Diabetes Handbook and a guide for testosterone replacement in menopause, both of which will be published soon.
We have over a hundred potential titles for other medical conditions and problems, so keep in touch so you won’t miss out!
How do I know that the information is up-to-date, reliable and not influenced by outside interests?
We are committed to providing only evidence-based information. We read thousands of peer-reviewed scientific journals to ensure what we put into our books is up-to-date and accurate. Where there are uncertainties, we tell you. We’re a small company free from any third-party influences.
Can caregivers, family members, or professionals also benefit from your resources?
Absolutely. We begin each book with an ‘in a nutshell’ chapter that gives a quick overview of the subject, ideal for a partner or family member to get the essentials. It’s important to involve friends and family; our question-and-answer format makes it easy to dive in and get the specific facts you want.
Since everything is up-to-date and evidence-based, many healthcare professionals find Pocket Doctor resources helpful.
Can I preview a chapter or section before purchasing a book?
Yes, you can! If you head to the Amazon sales page and click the ‘Look Inside’ button, you can read the first few chapters of each book. Here are the links:
How does the mentoring program work?
Menopause can be incredibly challenging. Having an expert to guide you through the process step by step can be transformative. After a thorough assessment of the impact menopause is having on all aspects of your life, we’ll agree on a personalised, prioritised plan to deal with your challenges, from the most pressing and distressing symptoms to strategies for thriving at home and work and protecting your long-term health.
You can find full details of our Menopause mentoring program here.
How do you handle personal data, especially during mentoring, and how can I ensure my privacy?
As doctors, maintaining the privacy of your health information is second nature and something we take very seriously. For details on how we protect your information, see our general Privacy Policy and the Privacy Policy for the Pocket Doctor Menopause Mentoring program.
Can I get in touch if I have specific questions not covered in the books?
Of course! Head to our Contact Us page and leave us a message. We read everything, and we’ll get back to you. It’s motivating to hear from you, and we’re always looking for ways to improve our books and programs through your suggestions. Let us know what subjects you’d like us to cover.
Please be aware that we aren’t your physicians, so we can’t provide specific medical advice.
How often are the books and resources updated?
We’re aiming to update our written resources with new editions every couple of years. We’ll update you with critical breaking news through the website, so be sure to sign up for our mailing list.
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