two prize winning books

The Second Edition won the FIRST PRIZE in the Radiology section at the 2005 BMA Medical Book Competition. Comments from the BMA Judges included:

"The quality of the radiographs and the accompanying diagrams is outstanding . . . the distillation of key radiographic features of important conditions is brilliant and the quality of radiographic reproduction . . . If it were made compulsory for all new SHOs to own and read this book it would probably do more to reduce the burden of medical negligence than any other clinical governance measure!"

The emphasis is placed on "these films appear normal to me - is there anything I should check?" Simple schemes for checking the radiographs are provided which are aimed at reducing errors in interpretation.

The Second Edition was published in 2005. The analytical format has been maintained but every chapter has added value features. The same basic theme is repeated - "these images look normal to me . . . but how can I be sure that I am not overlooking an important abnormality?" Additional explanatory drawings, superb radiographic illustrations, and helpful lists are key attractions.

The book is provided as part of the registration fee on the A&E Radiology Survival courses for Doctors. This allows participants to concentrate on the teaching rather than being distracted by taking notes.

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Published by Elsevier Ltd in 2008, this new book won the FIRST PRIZE in the Radiology section at the 2009 BMA Medical Book Competition. Comments from the BMA Judges included :

"This portable, economical reference helps you to build a strong foundation in chest x-ray interpretation. Many books dumb down their content and oversimplify concepts. This book successfully shows that a topic can be made accessible without being oversimplified - and, in fact, that explanation of the nuances can often make the topic " easier " still. High quality drawings and digital chest x-rays . . . handy checklists and key references deliver all the assistance you need to enhance your interpretation skills. Well done to the authors."

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This pocket Survival Guide contains more than 350 CXRs, 200 explanatory drawings, important secrets from the radiologist's toolbox, helpful differential diagnoses, and rules to follow. Utilising a practical approach based on a clinical format, it is written in a succinct, friendly and informal style. The book is laid out as follows :

Part A concentrates on fundamental principles and key anatomical concepts, together with descriptions of the CXR features that provide subtle evidence of abnormality.

Part B addresses the common problems and clinical dilemmas that occur in everyday practice . . . whether on the wards, in the Emergency Department, or in the out patient Clinic. Paediatric and neonatal problems are addressed.

This prize winning book is provided as part of the registration fee on The Chest X-ray Survival Course for Doctors and also on The Advanced Chest X-ray Study Day. This allows registrants to concentrate on the teaching and tutorials rather than being distracted by taking notes.

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