**Festina Lente - A Psychiatric Odyssey**
Henry R. Rollin's book, "Festina Lente - A Psychiatric Odyssey," is the first BMJ memoir club narrative by a forensic psychiatrist. The title, inspired by Swift's Hospital, reflects Rollin's 50-year journey through British psychiatry, starting as a ship's surgeon. The book covers his involvement in post-war psychiatry and various other interests, including pediculosis capitis and piano tuning. Rollin, a private person, admits to a "coup de foudre" in his personal life, leading to a happy marriage. The book is a mix of personal anecdotes and reflections on his professional life.
**Elements of Medical Statistics**
Bisset Hawkins' 1892 book, "Medical Statistics," is a compendium of vital statistics from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Hawkins, a physician and professor, was one of the first to study hospital statistics and categorized them into general, lying-in, foundling, and insane asylums. The book also covers prisons, suicide, climate, professions, sexes, and marriage fertility. It is a valuable resource for those interested in medical history and public health.
**Culture, Health and Illness**
Cecil Helman's book explores how different cultural, social, and ethnic groups perceive health and illness. It highlights the importance of understanding cultural and social factors in health care, such as diet, nutrition, caring practices, and doctor-patient consultations. The book includes case histories and discusses topics like ritual and the management of misfortune, providing insights into cross-cultural misunderstandings and improving medical care.
**Treatment and Prognosis - General Practice**
"General Practice" is a comprehensive guide to treating common diseases seen by general practitioners (GPs) in the UK. Edited by M. Drury and R. Hobbs, it covers 246 diseases with brief descriptions, diagnostic features, and treatment advice. Each disease is followed by references for further reading, making it a useful resource for GPs and candidates preparing for postgraduate exams.
**The NHS Reforms: Whatever Happened to Consumer Choice**
This collection of essays reviews the impact of the government's White Paper on the National Health Service (NHS). The essays, contributed by David Green, Julia Neuberger, Lord Young of Dartington, and M. L. Burstall, argue that the reforms missed the opportunity to address consumer needs and improve the financing of the NHS. While some positive aspects are noted, the overall consensus is that the reforms fell short of expectations.
**Ethics and Law in Health Care and Research**
This volume, edited by P. Byrne, compiles lectures and papers on medical ethics and law. It includes discussions on the legal system's failure to develop coherent principles for medical practice, child abuse, infertility treatment, and the rights of women and their unborn children. The**Festina Lente - A Psychiatric Odyssey**
Henry R. Rollin's book, "Festina Lente - A Psychiatric Odyssey," is the first BMJ memoir club narrative by a forensic psychiatrist. The title, inspired by Swift's Hospital, reflects Rollin's 50-year journey through British psychiatry, starting as a ship's surgeon. The book covers his involvement in post-war psychiatry and various other interests, including pediculosis capitis and piano tuning. Rollin, a private person, admits to a "coup de foudre" in his personal life, leading to a happy marriage. The book is a mix of personal anecdotes and reflections on his professional life.
**Elements of Medical Statistics**
Bisset Hawkins' 1892 book, "Medical Statistics," is a compendium of vital statistics from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Hawkins, a physician and professor, was one of the first to study hospital statistics and categorized them into general, lying-in, foundling, and insane asylums. The book also covers prisons, suicide, climate, professions, sexes, and marriage fertility. It is a valuable resource for those interested in medical history and public health.
**Culture, Health and Illness**
Cecil Helman's book explores how different cultural, social, and ethnic groups perceive health and illness. It highlights the importance of understanding cultural and social factors in health care, such as diet, nutrition, caring practices, and doctor-patient consultations. The book includes case histories and discusses topics like ritual and the management of misfortune, providing insights into cross-cultural misunderstandings and improving medical care.
**Treatment and Prognosis - General Practice**
"General Practice" is a comprehensive guide to treating common diseases seen by general practitioners (GPs) in the UK. Edited by M. Drury and R. Hobbs, it covers 246 diseases with brief descriptions, diagnostic features, and treatment advice. Each disease is followed by references for further reading, making it a useful resource for GPs and candidates preparing for postgraduate exams.
**The NHS Reforms: Whatever Happened to Consumer Choice**
This collection of essays reviews the impact of the government's White Paper on the National Health Service (NHS). The essays, contributed by David Green, Julia Neuberger, Lord Young of Dartington, and M. L. Burstall, argue that the reforms missed the opportunity to address consumer needs and improve the financing of the NHS. While some positive aspects are noted, the overall consensus is that the reforms fell short of expectations.
**Ethics and Law in Health Care and Research**
This volume, edited by P. Byrne, compiles lectures and papers on medical ethics and law. It includes discussions on the legal system's failure to develop coherent principles for medical practice, child abuse, infertility treatment, and the rights of women and their unborn children. The