It is rare for a healthcare book to successfully appeal to two quite different audiences simultaneously. This new book, by anaesthetists Dr Sunil Kumar and Dr Toni Brunning, is the exception to that rule. For patients, it offers valuable knowledge and reassurance about what to expect during the lead in time for an operation, how to […]
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Sorry for the inconvenience but this is an emergency – the non-violent struggle for our planet’s future – Book Review by Dr Geraldine Swift
At its heart this book is a call to make the world a fairer place and to recognise our power, not only as citizens but also as doctors. As a psychiatrist, author Lynne Jones clearly recognises that we identify most with personal encounters and so, alongside many references, statistics and philosophical analyses, the warmth of […]
Research Handbook on Leadership in Healthcare – Book Review by Dr Jamie Smyth & Dr Charlotte Caroff
Published in 2023 and edited by Naomi Chambers, the publication “Research Handbook for Leadership in Healthcare” aims to dissect the multifaceted and transdisciplinary role of leadership within the healthcare sector. The book stands out for its in-depth exploration of contemporary leadership theories and practices tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities faced by healthcare leaders […]
(P)luck: Lessons We Learned for Improving Healthcare and the World – Book Review by Yang Chen
(P)luck is a book written by Blair and Alfred Sadler and chronicles their time working together to shape healthcare policy in the 1960s-70s. As identical twins who carved a ‘medico-legal’ niche, their collaboration has left an indelible mark on areas including organ transplantation, the expansion of the healthcare workforce and the provision of emergency care, […]
Oxford Handbook of Medical Leadership and Management – Book Review by Dr Rammina Yassaie
The Oxford Handbook of Medical Leadership and Management offers a comprehensive overview of central topics related to leadership and management in healthcare, with an ideal blend of well-explained theory, alongside practical tips and illustrative case examples. The regular referencing to recent leadership challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and mounting staff burnout, grounds the book […]