PUBLISHED BOOKS
DOCTOR’S COMPANION
A 350 page guide book to medical diagnosis, investigation and treatment. The “DOCTOR’S COMPANION” has been published in 87 countries, and has been translated into Italian, Spanish, French, German, Flemish, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Chinese and Korean. Nine editions have been published in Australia, and it has been acclaimed around the world as a breakthrough in the presentation of medical knowledge. In other markets the title changes, for example MIMS Companion, GP Companion, Medical Memory Aids, IMS Mediguide, Brevario Clinico, MIMS India Reference System, Le Vademecum de la Consultation, Medex Partner, Medical Vademecum, MD Companion, Diagnostic Companion, Le Vademecum Diagnostique. Circulation exceeds 2.2 million.
PATHAID
A text book of pathology for the non-pathologist, this 150 page book has been published in 10 countries including the UK, and has had seven editions in South-East Asia. It combines the decision making process of which tests should be performed on a patient with a rational explanation and interpretation of over 250 pathology tests.
Other books in this series of guides for doctors that have been published in several countries include :-
SYMPINTERP - Symptoms and their interpretation.
SIGNINTERP - The interpretation of clinical signs.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS or DIAGNOSIS - combines the two titles above in one volume.
PATHOGNOSIS - The pathological diagnosis of disease.
PATHINTERP - The interpretation of pathology tests.
THEROGNOSIS - The therapy and prognosis of diseases.
SYNDROMECUM - A vademecum of clinical syndromes.
CARTER’S ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF HEALTH AND MEDICINE
This book has been published as an extremely comprehensive iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch application, specifically written for the general public. Over 13,000 topics are covered by more than 1.1 million words.
The app covers the definitions and explanations of every medical term and health problem likely to be encountered by an individual, and should be detailed enough to cover all the information a nurse or paramedical is ever likely to need. It is written in a relaxed style that expands on the basic dictionary definitions to make the knowledge it contains encyclopaedic in its coverage. The contents should be understood by anyone with a high school education, and certainly no prior knowledge of medicine or science is necessary.
Extensive cross referencing enables readers to follow up other related areas of interest and demonstrate how everything within the body is connected in someway to something else, making us an extraordinarily complex and interconnected organism.
MACQUARIE HOME GUIDE TO HEALTH AND MEDICINE
A 600,000 word, 900 page, illustrated, hard covered volume that has been written by Dr. Carter for the Macquarie Library, Australia’s foremost publisher of reference books. It is the first definitive guide to health written by an Australian for Australians for 100 years. First published in August 1991 with a second edition in 1998. Circulation exceeds 120,000.
MACQUARIE HOME GUIDE TO MEDICAL MATTERS
A quick reference 150,000 word book covering the most common medical problems in a set format under 135 headings, with additional sections on emergencies and medications. Published in June 1997.
COMPLETE HOME GUIDE TO MEDICAL ILLNESSES
Over 2200 diseases explained in a standard format suitable for the average person. From Abscess to Zygomycosis, Dandruff to Ingrown Toe Nails, from the common to the exotic. The most comprehensive guide to diseases for lay people ever published in Australia. Published in February 2001 circulation exceeds 140,000.
COMPLETE HOME GUIDE TO MEDICATION
Every prescription tablet, capsule, mixture, suppository, cream, ointment, eye drop, nose spray etc. on the Australian market is discussed in simple terms that can be understood by the average layman. Many non-prescription medications are also covered. In total, over 2700 trade and generic name drugs are described. Dosages, side effects, availability, presentation, trade names, interactions, use in sport, overdosage and many other points are covered. This book was initially published by Hinkler Press in 1995. It has also been published in New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore. A second edition was published in June 1998, a third in June 2001 and a fourth in August 2003. Circulation exceeds 500,000.
BRITISH HOME GUIDE TO MEDICATION
A completely rewritten version of the previous book, aimed at the United Kingdom. Published by Hinkler Books in 2001 with a second edition in 2004. Circulation exceeds 50,000.
COMPLETE FAMILY MEDICAL GUIDE
This guide is designed to be just what its title states - a complete guide to everything about health and medicine that any reasonable family member would want to know, written in a way that is easy to understand, and extensively cross referenced to other topics that may be of interest. In an easy to access A to Z format, the book comprehensively covers - Abbreviations. Addictive substances. Anatomy. Bodily substances. Cosmetic operations. Curiosities of medicine. Diseases. Emergencies. Investigations. Lifestyle. Medical history. Medication groups. Physiology. Poisonous animals. Procedures. Signs. Symptoms. Treatments. This 440,000 word, 750 page book was first published in 2003. The first print run of 50,000 copies sold in six weeks and circulation now exceeds 160,000.
1001 MEDICAL QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Patients want to know what is happening to them, where the diseased organs or tissue are, when they are going to get better or worse, and why it is happening to them. This book attempts to answer many of these questions. None of the questions are invented, all are genuine. In fact, no doctor could really imagine some of the improbable questions that have been asked. At some times it is difficult to keep a straight face or believe that what is being asked is a genuine query, but amazing things worry different people, and both the questions and their answers can be fascinating. First published in March 2002, circulation now exceeds 80,000.
HOME DOCTOR
Modern society is moving at an ever increasing pace, and many people find that they just don’t have time to look after themselves properly. This includes preventing mishaps and disease, as well as coping with injuries and illness whenever, and wherever, it happens. Covering 101 topics, this 160,000 word book is designed to be a simple guide to the 101 most important ways in which a person can look after their health and abnormal symptoms, and the health of those they care for. Published in 2005, its circulation already exceeds 100,000.
MAKING BABIES
Making babies makes the world go round. Without babies, human existence fails to progress and dies out. Making a baby is the most important thing that a couple can do, but some find it extremely difficult, if not impossible, to achieve. This book is written so that each chapter can be read relatively independently, or a couple may decide to work through it from cover to cover so that they understand everything involved in the complex and wondrous process of making a baby, what may prevent this from happening and how the problems can be solved. Interesting curiosities complete each section, just to add a little lightness to a serious discussion. Published in March 2006.
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MEDICAL SYMPTOMS
This 150,000 word book covers over 300 symptoms that can be experienced by the human body, and explains in detail the possible causes, from the common to the rare, so that they can be understood by a lay person. Extensively cross referenced, this book was published by Hale & Iremonger in May 1999. Circulation 10,000.
MORE THAN 500 QUESTIONS YOU’VE ALWAYS BEEN AFRAID TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR
Some patients just can’t bring themselves to ask their doctor certain confidential, embarrassing, confusing or emotional questions. This book covers the REAL questions that REAL people REALLY want to ask their doctor, but are afraid to, because the questions are taken from Dr. Carter’s experiences as an anonymous radio talk-back doctor. This book was published by Simon & Schuster in August 1992, and has also been published in New Zealand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore.
DR. WICKHAM OF THE AMA - THE BOOK
A 240 page book published in May 1988 by Boolarong Press. 115 articles on questions as diverse as Contraception and Conjunctivitis, Gall Stones and Genital Herpes, plus questions and answers, diagrams, cartoons, graphs and tables make this a very readable, informative and entertaining guide to health and living.
1972 - FIFTEEN YEARS LATER
Dr. Carter also acted as author, editor and publisher of a 64 page history of the 1972 graduates from the University of Queensland Medical School.
