The Handy Pocket Guide (2026 edition)

A compact and complete reference guide for healthcare professionals. All essential information within easy reach.

🏆 Number 1 healthcare pocket guide
👩🏼‍⚕️ Used daily by 100,000+ healthcare professionals (HBO and MBO nurses, nursing assistants (IG), healthcare assistants, medical assistants, and healthcare students).
‼️ No more stress, doubt, or uncertainty
✨ Provides peace of mind, confidence, clarity, and independence
🤝 A trusted companion
🧡 Printed in the Netherlands
💎 Premium quality, durable and impact-resistant
🥼 Compact A6 size, perfect for your uniform pocket

What’s included?

• Overview of vital signs: blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, and blood glucose levels, including explanations, influencing factors, complications, and interventions
• International pocket cards: LAB VALUES, DOS scale, AVPU, GCS, language barrier card, ABCDE, EWS, FAST test, ECG explanation, 7 stool types, SBARR, SOAP method, NRS pain score, TIME model for wound assessment, 5 Rights of medication administration
• Medical calculations: useful formulas
• Clinical reasoning: step-by-step explanation
• Nursing process: clear and practical overview
• Assertiveness: exercises for personal development
• Reflection: STARR method
• Feedback: tips for giving useful feedback
• Mental health: practical tips and advice