The Prepper's Medical Handbook

by William Forgey M.D., 2020. Paperback, 320 pages.

The most comprehensive guide to crisis medicine ever written for everyday people,
The Prepper's Medical Handbook empowers you with the medical knowledge and skills to handle emergencies when professional help isn't available. This illustrated guide delivers:

• Professional medical knowledge adapted for everyday people
• Clear protocols for identifying and treating common emergencies
• Comprehensive guidance on medical supplies and storage
• Real-world solutions for crisis situations

With decades of emergency medicine experience distilled into practical, actionable advice, this handbook is full of solutions for wilderness and outdoor enthusiasts.

About the Author

William W. Forgey, M.D. is an avid humanitarian, adventurer, physician and educator. A member of the Board of Trustees of the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers (IAMAT), Dr. Forgey is a lecturer on medical care in high-risk recreation at several universities, and a leader of many expeditions into Northern Canada, both summer and winter. A former Captain, Infantry, in the US Army, he had over 30 months active duty in Vietnam prior to leaving the service and attending medical school at Indiana University. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal for his service in Vietnam. He worked 6 years full time as an Emergency Room physician and director of the Ross Clinic Emergency Services in Merrillville, Indiana, before starting his practice of family medicine. Dr Forgey has served as a Scoutmaster for three BSA troops and as a Medical Explorer Post and High Adventure Explorer Post Advisor. He was named as one of America’s 20 greatest living explorers by the Explorers Club in New York City and, as such, had a subcamp named for him at the National Boy Scout Jamboree in 2005.

He is the author of Wilderness Medicine, Hypothermia, Campfire Stories, Basic Essentials of Outdoor First Aid, Basic Essentials of Wilderness First Aid, Basic Illustrated Wilderness First Aid, The Prepper’s Medical Handbook, and more. He was the Chairman of the Boy Scout of America Wilderness First Aid Task Force that worked with the American Red Cross in developing their Wilderness and Remote First Aid course launched in 2010 and updated in March 2017.