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from the 1930s to the present day. This text is written with the same clarity of style that makes all of Michael Argyle’s writing accessible to a wide audience. This book, therefore, would be a worthwhile reference for nursing students within the Common Foundation Programme and would also prove to be a valuable resource for pre- and post-registration students undertaking management studies. CAROLINE CARLISLE BA MSc RGN RM NDN Cert RNT
Primary Nursing in Perspective Steven Ersser & Elizabeth Tutton Eds Scutari 1991 291pp illus ISBN: l-871364-35-3
217.95 PB
This book was a pleasure to review. It has been well planned and is a mine of information. It is divided into four main sections: Preparation for primary nursing, Primary nursing in practice in the UK, The implication of primary nursing conditions and Conclusion. Unlike many other books about primary nursing this one is full of good advice and ideas and practical applications of the theory. It starts with the historical development of the theory, then looks at ways of preparing for the introduction of primary nursing. This is followed by the section containing practical examples of how primary nursing works in a variety of health care settings such as a surgical unit, medical ward, continuing care unit, and psychiatric unit. The third section reviews the implications for the patient, the nurse, the manager and also looks at the interesting issues of power and communication. This book can be dipped into for specific information but the style of writing also makes it a ‘good read’ from beginning to end. It is more expensive than some other textbooks on primary nursing but I have no hesitation in recommending it and am certain it will be highly valued and widely used. JANICE M MCCALL RGN RCT
Migraine (Rev Ed) Oliver Sacks Faber 1991 313pp illus ISBN:
O-517-16150-2
Dr Oliver Sacks’ book on migraine over 2 decades since its first penetrating scholarship, clinical literary style remain a fascinating nature’s medical challenges. The text comprises 15 chapters Part I discusses the experience
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is a classic. It is now appearance and its jigsaw puzzle and incursion into one of arranged in 4 parts. of migraine, its
equivalents, types and structure. Parts II and III explore its occurrence and the underlying physiological mechanisms. The author discusses the theoretical and clinical aspects of migraine and uses case histories to illustrate the problems encountered by the physician caring for affected individuals. Part IV covers measures used in the management of migraine. In this area, the therapeutic challenge is frustrating and difficult for the physician and emotionally exhausting for the patient. Dr Sacks, on the whole, favours psychotherapy although he acknowledges the role of drugs in its management. Indeed, in an ‘afterword’ written for this edition, the author retains his fundamental belief in the power of empathy, understanding, and a readiness to listen to the patient as essential therapeutic tools. This is not a book to be read hurriedly. It is a masterpiece of prose and unrivalled academic, theoretical and clinical discussion of migraine. It can be recommended as a reference for libraries in colleges of nursing and midwifery and those concerned with health studies. At &5.99 the price is certainly right for individuals to buy their own copies. RGN RFN RM DN CERT
CYNTHIAYAKINSANYA PWT PGCEA DNT RNT
Rehabilitation in Parkinson’s Disease Francis I Caird Ed Chapman & Hall 1991 134pp illus ISBN: 0-412-34600-l
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This interesting book is one of a series aimed at ‘therapists’ and their role in the rehabilitation of those who come under their care. The list of other titles extends to 25 and the book under review is the last one. In his preface, Professor Caird notes that though intended for members of the health care team other than doctors, the latter would also benefit from its contents. As with edited books in general, the expertise of members of the multidisciplinary team has been brought together in the management of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). There are 8 chapters covering all aspects of the care of people with PD. The importance of team work is stressed throughout but it is interesting to note the different approaches adopted by the ‘therapists’ in caring for the individual. Chapter 3 is written by a nurse. This uses the Roper et al model in describing the nursing care. Here then is an instructive example of how the theory and model of nursing can be usefully linked to its practice. The author demonstrates the importance of assessment in the organization of nursing care and the systematic nature of applied theory in planning care. Other contributors present equally helpful approaches to the care of people with PD. The final chapter
NURSEEDUCATIONTODAY
from the 1930s to the present day. This text is written with the same clarity of style that makes all of Michael Argyle’s writing accessible to a wide audience. This book, therefore, would be a worthwhile reference for nursing students within the Common Foundation Programme and would also prove to be a valuable resource for pre- and post-registration students undertaking management studies. CAROLINE CARLISLE BA MSc RGN RM NDN Cert RNT
Primary Nursing in Perspective Steven Ersser & Elizabeth Tutton Eds Scutari 1991 291pp illus ISBN: l-871364-35-3
217.95 PB
This book was a pleasure to review. It has been well planned and is a mine of information. It is divided into four main sections: Preparation for primary nursing, Primary nursing in practice in the UK, The implication of primary nursing conditions and Conclusion. Unlike many other books about primary nursing this one is full of good advice and ideas and practical applications of the theory. It starts with the historical development of the theory, then looks at ways of preparing for the introduction of primary nursing. This is followed by the section containing practical examples of how primary nursing works in a variety of health care settings such as a surgical unit, medical ward, continuing care unit, and psychiatric unit. The third section reviews the implications for the patient, the nurse, the manager and also looks at the interesting issues of power and communication. This book can be dipped into for specific information but the style of writing also makes it a ‘good read’ from beginning to end. It is more expensive than some other textbooks on primary nursing but I have no hesitation in recommending it and am certain it will be highly valued and widely used. JANICE M MCCALL RGN RCT
Migraine (Rev Ed) Oliver Sacks Faber 1991 313pp illus ISBN:
O-517-16150-2
Dr Oliver Sacks’ book on migraine over 2 decades since its first penetrating scholarship, clinical literary style remain a fascinating nature’s medical challenges. The text comprises 15 chapters Part I discusses the experience
f5.99PB
is a classic. It is now appearance and its jigsaw puzzle and incursion into one of arranged in 4 parts. of migraine, its
equivalents, types and structure. Parts II and III explore its occurrence and the underlying physiological mechanisms. The author discusses the theoretical and clinical aspects of migraine and uses case histories to illustrate the problems encountered by the physician caring for affected individuals. Part IV covers measures used in the management of migraine. In this area, the therapeutic challenge is frustrating and difficult for the physician and emotionally exhausting for the patient. Dr Sacks, on the whole, favours psychotherapy although he acknowledges the role of drugs in its management. Indeed, in an ‘afterword’ written for this edition, the author retains his fundamental belief in the power of empathy, understanding, and a readiness to listen to the patient as essential therapeutic tools. This is not a book to be read hurriedly. It is a masterpiece of prose and unrivalled academic, theoretical and clinical discussion of migraine. It can be recommended as a reference for libraries in colleges of nursing and midwifery and those concerned with health studies. At &5.99 the price is certainly right for individuals to buy their own copies. RGN RFN RM DN CERT
CYNTHIAYAKINSANYA PWT PGCEA DNT RNT
Rehabilitation in Parkinson’s Disease Francis I Caird Ed Chapman & Hall 1991 134pp illus ISBN: 0-412-34600-l
&??.?? PB
This interesting book is one of a series aimed at ‘therapists’ and their role in the rehabilitation of those who come under their care. The list of other titles extends to 25 and the book under review is the last one. In his preface, Professor Caird notes that though intended for members of the health care team other than doctors, the latter would also benefit from its contents. As with edited books in general, the expertise of members of the multidisciplinary team has been brought together in the management of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). There are 8 chapters covering all aspects of the care of people with PD. The importance of team work is stressed throughout but it is interesting to note the different approaches adopted by the ‘therapists’ in caring for the individual. Chapter 3 is written by a nurse. This uses the Roper et al model in describing the nursing care. Here then is an instructive example of how the theory and model of nursing can be usefully linked to its practice. The author demonstrates the importance of assessment in the organization of nursing care and the systematic nature of applied theory in planning care. Other contributors present equally helpful approaches to the care of people with PD. The final chapter