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Prognostic an Predictive Factors in Gynecologic Cancers, 1st Edition
BOOK REVIEWS in healthcare. It will be an invaluable tool for surgeons and those involved in the formation of future surgeons, not only as technicians, but as those charged with upholding the virtues which engender the trust of their patients. For those wishing for a deeper exploration of the virtues invoked in the cases presented here, Pellegrino and Thomasma’s The Virtues in Medical Practice (Oxford University Press, 1993) would be a good companion text. Score: Weighted Numerical Score: 98 Reviewed by: Birgitta Mackiewicz, MA (St. Louis University Center for Health Care Ethics)
The Ethics of Surgical Practice: Cases, Dilemmas, and Resolutions, 1st Edition Authors: Jones, James W, MD, PhD; McCullough, Laurence B, PhD; Richman, Bruce W, MA. Bibliographic Data: Oxford University Press, Inc, 2008, $24.95 ISBN: 978-0-19-532109-8, 340 pages, soft cover. ISBN-10: 019532109X. Description: This is a collection of 71 surgical ethics cases originally published in varying forms in surgical journals. The book begins with a brief introduction to ethics and virtues and continues with seven chapters that cover a range of ethical issues, including informed consent, research, conflicts of interest, business ethics, professionalism, and end of life issues. Each chapter opens with an introduction, followed by a case presentation, and ends with a consideration of four possible resolutions. Purpose: The authors seek to stimulate ongoing discussion rather than artificial theoretical reflection on the usual cases. Additionally, the authors hope to assist readers in reorienting their ethical sensibilities to be preventive rather than reactive. Audience: As the title indicates, this book is intended for an audience of surgeons, fellows, residents, and medical students. It will be a useful teaching/learning tool for those engaged in surgery or those who encounter surgeons in their daily practice and wonder what ethics and virtues are guiding their discernment process. Features: Perhaps the strongest feature of the book is its use of the virtues and understanding of professionalism in conjunction with the authors’ “informal style intended to stimulate discussion.” This combination allows the authors to take a candid look at what might be an attractive means of resolving a case, but a means that falls short of the professional responsibilities and ethical tradition of surgeons. An additional strength is the inclusion of excellent references for each case, allowing further study on a particular topic. Though the informal approach and broad scope are strengths of the book, they also lead to one of its primary weaknesses. The rapidity with which some of the possible resolutions are dispatched or favored and the resulting justifications often leave one wanting more discussion, explanation, or exploration of the issues. An additional weakness of this collection is its failure to address in a substantive way the ethical conflicts which might arise between surgeons and other members of the healthcare team, such as nurses. Assessment: This book is a needed addition to the growing body of work focused on a particular specialty
© 2008 by the American College of Surgeons Published by Elsevier Inc.
Prognostic an Predictive Factors in Gynecologic Cancers, 1st Edition Editors: Levenback, Charles F, MD; Sood, Anil K, MD; Lu, Karen H, MD; Coleman, Robert L, MD. Bibliographic Data: Informa Healthcare/Taylor & Francis, 2007, $244.95 ISBN: 978-0-415-39172-6, 344 pages, hard cover. ISBN-10: 0415391725. Description: This book describes the prognostic factors associated with gynecologic malignancies, incorporating the current clinical features with newer molecular identifiers as well as those associate with newer imaging technologies. This comprehensive and well written book is the first to focus on this issue and is a needed addition to the field of gynecologic oncology. Purpose: The purpose is to comprehensively compile prognostic data that has emerged relating to gynecologic cancers. Clinical, molecular, and imaging data has accumulated as our technologic ability has increased. This compilation is truly necessary if we are to continue to make improvements in the management of women with these cancers. The objectives are met well in book written by world authorities in these diseases. Audience: It is intended for all who are interested in women’s cancers, including students, residents, fellows, basic scientists, and clinicians. The authors are all authorities in this field. Features: This well written and thorough book comprehensively collates the data available to date on gynecologic cancers. It is a complete and thoughtful compilation of clinical, molecular, and imaging data on these cancers and is structured in manner that is efficient and easy to understand. Assessment: This is an excellent reference on this disease. It is a must read for those interested in gynecologic malignancies.
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Score: Weighted Numerical Score: 91 Reviewed by: David G. Mutch, MD (Washington University School of Medicine)
Photodynamic Therapy of Diseases of the Head and Neck, 1st Edition Editor: Biel, Merrill A, MD, PhD, FACS Bibliographic Data: Plural Publishing, Inc, 2008, $175.00. ISBN: 978-1-59756-080-1, NLM: WE 707, LC: RC936, 184 pages, hard cover. ISBN-10: 1597560804. Description: This is a comprehensive review of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for diseases of the head and neck. Purpose: The purpose is to provide a detailed description of the history, basic science, and clinical applications of photodynamic therapy. Few books cover this topic in such detail and clarity.
J Am Coll Surg
Audience: Clinicians and basic science researchers are the intended audience. The authors and editor are all experts in the field of photodynamic therapy. Features: This book covers not only the history and basic science behind photodynamic therapy, but its application in various head and neck diseases. A most striking feature of the book is the collection of vivid image plates that demonstrate the myriad pathologies treated with PDT. Assessment: This is an excellent review of photodynamic therapy and its various applications in the field of head and neck surgery. Each chapter is written in an informative yet readable fashion. Both novices and experts in PDT are likely to benefit from this book. Score: Weighted Numerical Score: 96 Reviewed by: Rodrigo Bayon, MD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Ratings are divided into five groups 97-100 90-96 69-89 47-68 below 46
Exceptional book with nearly flawless execution Outstanding book, with minor problems in execution Very good book, but usually with one or more fairly significant flaws Average book, ususally with several flaws (or one major flaw) or significant weakness versus its competition Substandard book
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The Ethics of Surgical Practice: Cases, Dilemmas, and Resolutions, 1st Edition Authors: Jones, James W, MD, PhD; McCullough, Laurence B, PhD; Richman, Bruce W, MA. Bibliographic Data: Oxford University Press, Inc, 2008, $24.95 ISBN: 978-0-19-532109-8, 340 pages, soft cover. ISBN-10: 019532109X. Description: This is a collection of 71 surgical ethics cases originally published in varying forms in surgical journals. The book begins with a brief introduction to ethics and virtues and continues with seven chapters that cover a range of ethical issues, including informed consent, research, conflicts of interest, business ethics, professionalism, and end of life issues. Each chapter opens with an introduction, followed by a case presentation, and ends with a consideration of four possible resolutions. Purpose: The authors seek to stimulate ongoing discussion rather than artificial theoretical reflection on the usual cases. Additionally, the authors hope to assist readers in reorienting their ethical sensibilities to be preventive rather than reactive. Audience: As the title indicates, this book is intended for an audience of surgeons, fellows, residents, and medical students. It will be a useful teaching/learning tool for those engaged in surgery or those who encounter surgeons in their daily practice and wonder what ethics and virtues are guiding their discernment process. Features: Perhaps the strongest feature of the book is its use of the virtues and understanding of professionalism in conjunction with the authors’ “informal style intended to stimulate discussion.” This combination allows the authors to take a candid look at what might be an attractive means of resolving a case, but a means that falls short of the professional responsibilities and ethical tradition of surgeons. An additional strength is the inclusion of excellent references for each case, allowing further study on a particular topic. Though the informal approach and broad scope are strengths of the book, they also lead to one of its primary weaknesses. The rapidity with which some of the possible resolutions are dispatched or favored and the resulting justifications often leave one wanting more discussion, explanation, or exploration of the issues. An additional weakness of this collection is its failure to address in a substantive way the ethical conflicts which might arise between surgeons and other members of the healthcare team, such as nurses. Assessment: This book is a needed addition to the growing body of work focused on a particular specialty
© 2008 by the American College of Surgeons Published by Elsevier Inc.
Prognostic an Predictive Factors in Gynecologic Cancers, 1st Edition Editors: Levenback, Charles F, MD; Sood, Anil K, MD; Lu, Karen H, MD; Coleman, Robert L, MD. Bibliographic Data: Informa Healthcare/Taylor & Francis, 2007, $244.95 ISBN: 978-0-415-39172-6, 344 pages, hard cover. ISBN-10: 0415391725. Description: This book describes the prognostic factors associated with gynecologic malignancies, incorporating the current clinical features with newer molecular identifiers as well as those associate with newer imaging technologies. This comprehensive and well written book is the first to focus on this issue and is a needed addition to the field of gynecologic oncology. Purpose: The purpose is to comprehensively compile prognostic data that has emerged relating to gynecologic cancers. Clinical, molecular, and imaging data has accumulated as our technologic ability has increased. This compilation is truly necessary if we are to continue to make improvements in the management of women with these cancers. The objectives are met well in book written by world authorities in these diseases. Audience: It is intended for all who are interested in women’s cancers, including students, residents, fellows, basic scientists, and clinicians. The authors are all authorities in this field. Features: This well written and thorough book comprehensively collates the data available to date on gynecologic cancers. It is a complete and thoughtful compilation of clinical, molecular, and imaging data on these cancers and is structured in manner that is efficient and easy to understand. Assessment: This is an excellent reference on this disease. It is a must read for those interested in gynecologic malignancies.
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ISSN 1072-7515/09/$36.00 doi:10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2008.09.013
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Book Reviews
Score: Weighted Numerical Score: 91 Reviewed by: David G. Mutch, MD (Washington University School of Medicine)
Photodynamic Therapy of Diseases of the Head and Neck, 1st Edition Editor: Biel, Merrill A, MD, PhD, FACS Bibliographic Data: Plural Publishing, Inc, 2008, $175.00. ISBN: 978-1-59756-080-1, NLM: WE 707, LC: RC936, 184 pages, hard cover. ISBN-10: 1597560804. Description: This is a comprehensive review of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for diseases of the head and neck. Purpose: The purpose is to provide a detailed description of the history, basic science, and clinical applications of photodynamic therapy. Few books cover this topic in such detail and clarity.
J Am Coll Surg
Audience: Clinicians and basic science researchers are the intended audience. The authors and editor are all experts in the field of photodynamic therapy. Features: This book covers not only the history and basic science behind photodynamic therapy, but its application in various head and neck diseases. A most striking feature of the book is the collection of vivid image plates that demonstrate the myriad pathologies treated with PDT. Assessment: This is an excellent review of photodynamic therapy and its various applications in the field of head and neck surgery. Each chapter is written in an informative yet readable fashion. Both novices and experts in PDT are likely to benefit from this book. Score: Weighted Numerical Score: 96 Reviewed by: Rodrigo Bayon, MD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Ratings are divided into five groups 97-100 90-96 69-89 47-68 below 46
Exceptional book with nearly flawless execution Outstanding book, with minor problems in execution Very good book, but usually with one or more fairly significant flaws Average book, ususally with several flaws (or one major flaw) or significant weakness versus its competition Substandard book
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