The article reviews three medical books: "Psychiatry Revision. Aids for Postgraduate Trainees," "Sexual Abuse. Incest Victims and Their Families," and "Treatment of Burns." 1. **Psychiatry Revision. Aids for Postgraduate Trainees** by Dorcas Bird, Jonathan Bird, and Glynn Harrison: - This book is divided into sections on multiple-choice questions and essay questions, with a middle section containing case histories and answers. - It covers a wide range of topics, including child psychiatry, psychotherapy, and subnormality. - The reviewer finds the multiple-choice questions too detailed and clinically unnecessary, but the case histories are straightforward and useful. - The essay questions cover difficult and contentious areas of psychiatry and are likely to be helpful for preparing for the M.R.C.Psych. examination. 2. **Sexual Abuse. Incest Victims and Their Families** by Jean Goodwin: - This book highlights the prevalence of intrafamilial sexual abuse in childhood, which is often underrecognized. - It presents a compelling case for doctors to be more vigilant about this issue. - The book discusses the long-term psychological and developmental impacts on victims and the cycle of abuse. - It outlines various treatment programs, including family therapy and individual psychotherapy, and emphasizes the importance of protecting children. 3. **Treatment of Burns** by J. S. Cason: - This book is a comprehensive guide to the treatment of burns, based on techniques used at the Burns Unit of the Birmingham Accident Hospital. - It covers a wide range of topics, including first aid, management of burns shock, infection, and skin grafting. - The reviewer finds the book useful but notes that the organization could be improved, such as placing the first aid section earlier. - The book also includes chapters on psychological and psychiatric issues, non-accidental injury, and specific site burns. - It is recommended for reference in departments dealing with burns and for staff managing these cases.The article reviews three medical books: "Psychiatry Revision. Aids for Postgraduate Trainees," "Sexual Abuse. Incest Victims and Their Families," and "Treatment of Burns." 1. **Psychiatry Revision. Aids for Postgraduate Trainees** by Dorcas Bird, Jonathan Bird, and Glynn Harrison: - This book is divided into sections on multiple-choice questions and essay questions, with a middle section containing case histories and answers. - It covers a wide range of topics, including child psychiatry, psychotherapy, and subnormality. - The reviewer finds the multiple-choice questions too detailed and clinically unnecessary, but the case histories are straightforward and useful. - The essay questions cover difficult and contentious areas of psychiatry and are likely to be helpful for preparing for the M.R.C.Psych. examination. 2. **Sexual Abuse. Incest Victims and Their Families** by Jean Goodwin: - This book highlights the prevalence of intrafamilial sexual abuse in childhood, which is often underrecognized. - It presents a compelling case for doctors to be more vigilant about this issue. - The book discusses the long-term psychological and developmental impacts on victims and the cycle of abuse. - It outlines various treatment programs, including family therapy and individual psychotherapy, and emphasizes the importance of protecting children. 3. **Treatment of Burns** by J. S. Cason: - This book is a comprehensive guide to the treatment of burns, based on techniques used at the Burns Unit of the Birmingham Accident Hospital. - It covers a wide range of topics, including first aid, management of burns shock, infection, and skin grafting. - The reviewer finds the book useful but notes that the organization could be improved, such as placing the first aid section earlier. - The book also includes chapters on psychological and psychiatric issues, non-accidental injury, and specific site burns. - It is recommended for reference in departments dealing with burns and for staff managing these cases.