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Handbook of Patient Care in Vascular Surgery
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Book Reviews Handbook of Patient Care in Vascular Surgery, 3rd ed, by John W. Hallett, Jr., David C. Brewster, and R. Clement Darling, Jr., 330 pp, with illus, $37.95, Boston, Little, Brown and Company (telephone: 800-343-9204),1995, ISBN 0-316-34053-7
Type of Book: A handbook that focuses on the care of patients undergoing vascular operations. Scope of Book: This abridged review is a quick reference source for vascular surgical procedures. Contents: This pocket manual belongs in the "labcoat" of students, residents, and other professionals who are responsible for the care of patients with vascular disease. Most house staff need and carry this type of guide during daily rounds. It is not comprehensive but is intentionally designed to provide fundamentals of pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of arterial and venous problems associated with vascular operations. The book provides illustrated "howto" directions for the clinical care of patients. For example, a diagram shows the proper placement of elastic wraps. Lists of diagnostic steps, preoperative and postoperative orders, and possible complications are included. Strengths: The book provides practical information for clinicians. It is an up-to-date, compact "peripheral brain." The references are useful for in-depth consultation. Deficiencies: We noted no major deficiencies. The book intentionally focuses on the views of the authors. Recommended Readership: This book is primarily for surgical residents and medical students. Surgeons, general practitioners, and allied health professionals responsible for the care of patients undergoing vascular operations may also find it useful. Overall Grading:
*****
Jon S. Matsumura, M.D., and James S. T. Yao, M.D., Ph.D., Division of Vascular Surgery, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois
Atlas of Human Cross-Sectional Anatomy: With CT and MR Images, 3rd ed, by Donald R. Cahill, Matthew J. Orland, and Gary M. Miller, 312 pp, with illus, $159.95, New York, Wiley-Liss (telephone: 800-225-5945), 1995, ISBN 0-471-59165-3
Type of Book: An atlas that illustrates the normal cross-sectional anatomy as detected in multiple planes with computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Scope of Book: A comprehensive reference book for radiologists and any other physicians who need to understand the correlation between the imaging presentation and the anatomic feature. Contents: This atlas illustrates normal anatomy as evident on CT and MRI in multiple planes throughout the body. It includes most of the standard imaging planes used in diagnostic imaging and has detailed anatomic drawings to complement each image. Strengths: The images selected, both those from CT and MRI, are of high quality, are copiously labeled to include the pertinent anatomy, and have comparison drawings that have even more Mayo Clin Proc 1996; 71:526-527
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anatomic detail with additional anatomic structures labeled. The atlas is easy to navigate through and logical in its layout. Deficiencies: Axial images of the shoulder and ankle are not included. These important planes of imaging would have been useful. Recommended Readership: For physicians in any radiology reading room who interpret whole body or neurologic CT or MRI presentations. Students in any medical field who need expertise in imaging anatomy will find this textbook useful. Overall Grading:
****
Clyde A. Helms, M.D., Department of Radiology, University of California, San Francisco
Heathcare Information Management Systems: A Practical Guide (Computers in Healthcare series), 2nd ed, edited by Marion J. Ball, Donald W. Simborg, James W. Albright, and Judith V. Douglas, 358 pp, with illus, $45, New York, Springer-Verlag (telephone: 800-777-4643),1995, ISBN 0-387-94477-X
Type of Book: A multiauthored textbook on the use of computer systems in healthcare. Scope of Book: This book presents an overview of the new technology, network concepts, and strategic planning issues necessary for implementation of an electronic system in a healthcare organization. Contents: The book begins with a description of the inadequacies of the current system in fulfilling consumer needs. The workstation of the future is envisioned, and health information networks are explained. Some brief examples are presented of existing systems that are changing healthcare through decision support or networking. The CD-ROM Mayo Family Health Book is used as an example of a system at one community education center. Case management guidelines and outcomes" as examples of the future transformation of healthcare, are covered well. This book provides an excellent review of the process of change and information systems, strategic planning, and modeling. New ethical issues related to privacy and information security are discussed. The process of choosing, purchasing, and installing information systems is covered superficially, but readers are given a few items to check when evaluating a vendor and negotiating a contract. The domain of information system consultants is reviewed, and good advice is offered on managing and maximizing the benefits of consulting services. Strengths: In general, this text is a helpful overview for those responsible for making decisions in healthcare organizations and especially those directly involved in information systems. It clearly shows that information systems will be critical to the success of healthcare organizations and that the relationship of all healthcare workers with these systems will change. The book provides evidence that information systems planning must be more closely coupled to organizational business planning in order to derive the most from these systems. As market-based healthcare reform 526
© 1996 Mayo Foundation/or Medical Education and Research
For personal use. Mass reproduce only with permission from Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
Book Reviews Handbook of Patient Care in Vascular Surgery, 3rd ed, by John W. Hallett, Jr., David C. Brewster, and R. Clement Darling, Jr., 330 pp, with illus, $37.95, Boston, Little, Brown and Company (telephone: 800-343-9204),1995, ISBN 0-316-34053-7
Type of Book: A handbook that focuses on the care of patients undergoing vascular operations. Scope of Book: This abridged review is a quick reference source for vascular surgical procedures. Contents: This pocket manual belongs in the "labcoat" of students, residents, and other professionals who are responsible for the care of patients with vascular disease. Most house staff need and carry this type of guide during daily rounds. It is not comprehensive but is intentionally designed to provide fundamentals of pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of arterial and venous problems associated with vascular operations. The book provides illustrated "howto" directions for the clinical care of patients. For example, a diagram shows the proper placement of elastic wraps. Lists of diagnostic steps, preoperative and postoperative orders, and possible complications are included. Strengths: The book provides practical information for clinicians. It is an up-to-date, compact "peripheral brain." The references are useful for in-depth consultation. Deficiencies: We noted no major deficiencies. The book intentionally focuses on the views of the authors. Recommended Readership: This book is primarily for surgical residents and medical students. Surgeons, general practitioners, and allied health professionals responsible for the care of patients undergoing vascular operations may also find it useful. Overall Grading:
*****
Jon S. Matsumura, M.D., and James S. T. Yao, M.D., Ph.D., Division of Vascular Surgery, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois
Atlas of Human Cross-Sectional Anatomy: With CT and MR Images, 3rd ed, by Donald R. Cahill, Matthew J. Orland, and Gary M. Miller, 312 pp, with illus, $159.95, New York, Wiley-Liss (telephone: 800-225-5945), 1995, ISBN 0-471-59165-3
Type of Book: An atlas that illustrates the normal cross-sectional anatomy as detected in multiple planes with computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Scope of Book: A comprehensive reference book for radiologists and any other physicians who need to understand the correlation between the imaging presentation and the anatomic feature. Contents: This atlas illustrates normal anatomy as evident on CT and MRI in multiple planes throughout the body. It includes most of the standard imaging planes used in diagnostic imaging and has detailed anatomic drawings to complement each image. Strengths: The images selected, both those from CT and MRI, are of high quality, are copiously labeled to include the pertinent anatomy, and have comparison drawings that have even more Mayo Clin Proc 1996; 71:526-527
***** ***
**
**** = excellent;
* =poor.
anatomic detail with additional anatomic structures labeled. The atlas is easy to navigate through and logical in its layout. Deficiencies: Axial images of the shoulder and ankle are not included. These important planes of imaging would have been useful. Recommended Readership: For physicians in any radiology reading room who interpret whole body or neurologic CT or MRI presentations. Students in any medical field who need expertise in imaging anatomy will find this textbook useful. Overall Grading:
****
Clyde A. Helms, M.D., Department of Radiology, University of California, San Francisco
Heathcare Information Management Systems: A Practical Guide (Computers in Healthcare series), 2nd ed, edited by Marion J. Ball, Donald W. Simborg, James W. Albright, and Judith V. Douglas, 358 pp, with illus, $45, New York, Springer-Verlag (telephone: 800-777-4643),1995, ISBN 0-387-94477-X
Type of Book: A multiauthored textbook on the use of computer systems in healthcare. Scope of Book: This book presents an overview of the new technology, network concepts, and strategic planning issues necessary for implementation of an electronic system in a healthcare organization. Contents: The book begins with a description of the inadequacies of the current system in fulfilling consumer needs. The workstation of the future is envisioned, and health information networks are explained. Some brief examples are presented of existing systems that are changing healthcare through decision support or networking. The CD-ROM Mayo Family Health Book is used as an example of a system at one community education center. Case management guidelines and outcomes" as examples of the future transformation of healthcare, are covered well. This book provides an excellent review of the process of change and information systems, strategic planning, and modeling. New ethical issues related to privacy and information security are discussed. The process of choosing, purchasing, and installing information systems is covered superficially, but readers are given a few items to check when evaluating a vendor and negotiating a contract. The domain of information system consultants is reviewed, and good advice is offered on managing and maximizing the benefits of consulting services. Strengths: In general, this text is a helpful overview for those responsible for making decisions in healthcare organizations and especially those directly involved in information systems. It clearly shows that information systems will be critical to the success of healthcare organizations and that the relationship of all healthcare workers with these systems will change. The book provides evidence that information systems planning must be more closely coupled to organizational business planning in order to derive the most from these systems. As market-based healthcare reform 526
© 1996 Mayo Foundation/or Medical Education and Research
For personal use. Mass reproduce only with permission from Mayo Clinic Proceedings.