RSM Library Book Selection List April 2008 The following books have been selected for possible purchase. We would welcome your comments on these titles, as this will help us choose the most useful items for the collection. The books will be available for viewing at the enquiry desk between 7 th April 2008 to 28 th April 2008 All books must be handled with the utmost care and cannot be taken away from the Library. The library aims to purchase medical postgraduate, clinical and research texts published in the last year. In addition, we would like to develop our collection by acquiring stock that would appeal to young fellows. If you know of other texts which might be suitable for purchase for the RSM Library please give details at the bottom of the form. All responses must be received by the library by: 26 th April 2008 Please return the form to [email protected], post to Collection Management, RSM Library, 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE or hand in at the Library Enquiry desk. Thank you. Title marked with are available for viewing at time of list distribution. Titles marked withhave not been received for viewing at time of list distribution. 1
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RSM Library
Book Selection List
April 2008
The following books have been selected for possible purchase. We would welcome your comments on these titles, as this will help us choose the most useful items for the collection.
The books will be available for viewing at the enquiry desk between 7th April 2008 to 28th April 2008
All books must be handled with the utmost care and cannot be taken away from the Library.
The library aims to purchase medical postgraduate, clinical and research texts published in the last year. In addition, we would like to develop our collection by acquiring stock that would appeal to young fellows. If you know of other texts which might be suitable for purchase for the RSM Library please give details at the bottom of the form.
All responses must be received by the library by: 26th April 2008
Please return the form to [email protected], post to Collection Management, RSM Library, 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE or hand in at the Library Enquiry desk.
Thank you.
Please enter your contact details.
NAME MEMBERSHIP NUMBER SECTION/SPECIALTY EMAIL ADDRESS
Author Title, Edition, Price Sections Comments Members CommentsTitle marked with are available for viewing at time of list distribution.Titles marked with have not been received for viewing at time of list distribution. 1
Adami H.-O. Textbook of cancer epidemiology. 2nd edition. Oxford University Press. 2008
£52.00 OncologyEpidemiology
Essential
Ahmad W.I.U. Ethnicity, health, and health care. Blackwell. 2008
£19.99 EthnicityGeneral Medicine
Alladin A. Hypnotherapy explained. Radcliffe. 2008
£21.95 Hypnosis
Aschengrau A. Essentials of epidemiology in public health. 2nd edition. Jones & Bartlett. 2007
£39.99 EpidemiologyPublic Health
2nd edition of best-selling text – a comprehensive introduction.
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Bagchi D. Obesity: epidemiology, pathophysiology, and prevention. CRC Press. 2007
£85.00 EndocrinologyEpidemiology
“unparalleled depth and breadth of coverage and an esteemed panel of contributors”
Baker D.M. Stroke prevention in clinical practice. Springer. 2007
£25.00 Neurology “ideal for the busy doctor looking for a comprehensive pocket-sized guide.”
Balducci L. Blood disorders in the elderly. Cambridge University Press. 2008
£65.00 GeriatricsHaematology
Subject gap
Beaser R.S. Joslin's Diabetes deskbook. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. 2008
Bhugra D. Textbook of cultural psychiatry. Cambridge University Press. 2007
£75.00 Psychiatry Bhugra is a prolific, respected author
Bhugra D. Management for psychiatrists. 3rd edition. Royal College of Psychiatrists/Gaskell Press. 2007
£30.00 Psychiatry Subject gap
Bingham R. Hatch and Sumner's Textbook
£105.00 AnaesthesiaPaediatrics
Essential
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of paediatric anaesthesia. 3rd edition. Hodder Arnold. 2007
Blakeley S. Renal failure and replacement therapies. Springer. 2008
£39.50 Nephrology “a useful reference to those already established within the field of critical care” “for trainees and specialists”
Brook C.G.D. Handbook of clinical pediatric endocrinology. Blackwell Publishing. 2008
£34.99 EndocrinologyPaediatrics
“…an invaluable source for specialist pediatric endocrinologists or general pediatricians who deal with endocrine disorders.”
Buzdar A.U. Endocrine therapies in breast cancer. Oxford University Press. 2007
£5.99 Oncology
Callaghan C. Emergencies in clinical surgery. Oxford University Press. 2008
£19.95 EmergenciesSurgery
Calvey T.N. Principles and practice of pharmacology for anesthetists. 5th edition. Blackwell. 2008
£99.99 PharmacologyAnaesthesia
“invaluable resource both for candidates of professional examinations in anaesthesia and the practising anaesthetist”
Cappa S.F. Cognitivie neurology: a clinical textbook.
£49.95 Neurology
Castle M. Acute psychiatry. Churchill Livingstone. 2007
£24.99 Psychiatry Standard textbook
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Cohen-Gadol A.A. The legacy of Harvey Cushing: profiles of patient care. Thieme. 2007
£92.00 SurgeryHistory
Cook G.C. Tropical medicine: an illustrated history of the pioneers. Academic Press. 2007
£29.99 HistoryTropical Medicine
“Origins of the formal discipline”
Crome P. Pain in older people. Oxford University Press. 2007
£5.99 NeurologyGeriatrics
Dabelea D. Epidemiology of pediatric and adolescent diabetes. 2008
£115.00 EndocrinologyEpidemiologyPaediatrics
“the first source on the market” to address the critical paradigm shift that is the increase of childhood obesity, the emergence of type 2 and increasing type 1 diabetes in young people.
Daintith J. Oxford dictionary of chemistry. 6th edition. Oxford University Press. 2008
£10.99 ChemistryDictionaries
Darby R. Round the red lamp, and other medical writings by Arthur Conan Doyle. Valancourt Books. 2007
£8.99 Biography Ties in with possible exhibition this summer
Davies A. Cancer-related bone pain. Oxford University Press. 2007
£5.99 OrthopaedicsOncologyNeurology
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Duque G. Osteoporosis in older persons: pathophysiology and therapeutic approach. Springer. 2008
£95.00 OrthopaedicsGeriatricsRheumatology
“…contains the most up-to-date information about this increasingly prevalent concern for rheumatologists”
Evans C. The father of forensics: how Sir Bernard Spilsbury invented modern CSI. Icon Books. 2008
£12.99 Forensic MedicineHistoryBiography
Written for a lay audience, but inexpensive – and with two dustwrappers.
Forbes K. Opioids in cancer pain. Oxford University Press. 2007
£28.99 Dermatology “..ideal resource for today’s medical student, junior doctor, trainee dermatologist, dermatological nurse, family practitioner and physician in internal medicine”
Gray H. Lecture notes on cardiology. 5th edition. Blackwell. 2007
£18.99 Cardiology Essential series for students and junior doctors
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Hart Y.M. Epilepsy: questions and answers. 2nd edition. Merit. 2008
£102.00 Oncology Previous edition entitiled Hodgkins Diseases, much revision many updates.
Hull J. Pediatric respiratory medicine. Oxford University Press. 2008
£34.95 PaediatricsPulmonary Medicine
Huxtable R. Euthanasia, ethics and the law. Routledge. 2007
£25.99 Forensic MedicineEthics
“argues that the law governing the ending of life in England and Wales is unclear, confused and often contradictory.”
Isenberg D.A. Lupus. (The Facts) 2nd edition. Oxford University Press. 2008
£13.99 Dermatology
Jackson D.W. Reconstructive knee surgery. 3rd edition. (Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery). Wolters Kluwer Health. 2007
£124.00 OrthopaedicsSurgery
This series “has become the gold standard for both physicians in training and experienced surgeons.”
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Kelly D. Cancer care for adolescents and young adults. Blackwell Publishing. 2008
£35.00 Psychiatry “up to date account of depression”
Khan I. Medical histories for the MRCP and final MB. Radcliffe. 2007
£19.95 Medical Education
for junior doctors and students study aid for OSCE and PACES
Lane C. Shyness: how normal behaviour became a sickness. Yale University Press. 2007
£18.99 Psychiatry Topical
Lanzetta M. Hand transplantation. Springer. 2007.
£154.00 TransplantationSurgery
Essential. Neglected subject.
Levi M.I. Basic notes in psychopharmacology. 4th edition. Radcliffe. 2007
£21.95 PsychiatryPharmacology
Levine N. Dermatology: diseases and therapy. (Cambridge Pocket Clinician). Cambridge University Press. 2007
£30.00 Dermatology
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Lim M.Y. Metabolism and nutrition. (Crash Course). Mosby. 2007
£21.99 EndocrinologyNutrition
Good, basic book aimed at students and junior doctors.
Longnecker D.E. Principles and practice of anesthesiology. McGraw Hill. 2008
£140.00 Anaesthesia
Love S. Greenfield's Neuropathology 8th edition. Hodder Arnold. 2008
£395.00 Neurology
Lund B.M. The microbiology of food in healthcare settings. Blackwell Publishing. 2008
£105.00 MicrobiologyNutrition.Health Services
“clear practical account of the salient features of foodborne pathogenic micro-organisms and of the particular risks they pose”.
Luyn B. van Severe personality disorders. Cambridge University Press. 2007
£50.00 Psychiatry
Maclean N. Distributing health care: principles, practices and policies. Imprint Academic. 2007
£17.95 General Medicine
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MacPherson H. Acupuncture research: strategies for establishing an evidence base. Churchill Livingstone. 2007
£29.99 Alternative Medicine
“outlines the challenges…in relating to the nature of acupuncture and the gap between current research evidence and the actual experiences of acupuncturists”.
Marcus R.F. Aggression andviolence in adolescence. Cambridge University Press. 2007
£12.99 PsychiatryPaediatrics
Topical
Mattassi R. Vascular malformations and hemangiomas. Springer. 2008
£93.00 Vascular Medicine
Mitchell A. Cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography. Oxford University Press. 2007
£34.95 Cardiology
Mittal S. The metabolic syndrome in clinical practice. Springer. 2008
£25.00 Endocrinology
“written as a series of practical and thoroughly referenced questions and answers.”
Monkhouse S. Clinical anatomy: a core text. 2nd edition. Churchill Livingstone. 2007
£19.99 Anatomy Standard textbook
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Morris C. Paediatric orthotics. McKeith Press. 2007
£60.00 PaediatricsOrthopaedics
O'Donovan P. Complications in gynecological surgery. Springer. 2007
£25.00 SurgeryGynaecology
based on personal evidence and cases,…leading figures of urogynecology provide a comprehensive guide to surgical preparation, procedure, and recovery
Parvin E. Screening for breast cancer. Oxford University Press. 2007
£18.99 OncologyDiagnostics
Peck T.E. Pharmacology for anaesthesia and intensive care. 3rd edition. Cambridge University Press. 2007
£35.00 PharmacologyAnaesthesiaIntensive Care
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Perera R. Statistics toolkit. Blackwell. 2008
£17.95 General Medicine
includes guidance of statistical concepts using flowcharts, diagrams and real life examples. “ideal for health care professionals and students”
£174.00 Immunology Definitive vaccination guidance completely revised and updated.
Pope P.M. Severe and complex neurological disability. Butterworth Heinemann. 2007
£34.99 Neurology UK authors
Pritchard D.J. Medical genetics at a glance. 2nd edition. Blackwell. 2007
£18.99 Genetics “…an ideal text for medical students in the early years of their course, and for other students of molecular biology, genetics and genetic counselling.”
Prograis L. African American bioethics: culture, race, and identity. George University Press. 2007
£15.95 Ethnic MedicineEthics
Rankin S.C. Carcinoma of the oesophagus. Cambridge University Press. 2007
£45.00 Oncology
Ritchie J.E. Muscles, bones, and skin. Mosby. 2008
£21.99 OrthopaedicsDermatology
“Provides the exam syllabus in one place – saves valuable revision time!”
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Rodda J. The old age psychiatry handbook: a practical guide. J. Wiley. 2008
£27.50 PsychiatryGeriatrics
Complements larger textbook coverage. UK authors.
Roesch R. Clinical forensic psychology and law. Ashgate. 2007
Sadler C. Women's health. Oxford University Press. 2007
£5.99 Gynaecology
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Salter M. Community mental health. Churchill Livingstone. 2008
£29.99 Psychiatry outine of the essentials of work in the speciality
Scharschmidt B.F.
Internal medicine. Cambridge University Press. 2008
Scott D.L. Inflammatory arthritis in clinical practice. Springer. 2008
£25.00 Orthopaedics
Intended primarily for “family practitioners, rheumatology doctors in training and those in related specialities like orthopedics.”
Service M.W. Medical entomology for students. 4th edtion. Cambruidge University Press. 2008
£29.99 Entomology
Shah J.P. Gray's Head and neck anatomy. Elsevier. 2008
£57.99 Anatomy
Sheridan M.D. From birth to five years: children's development progress. Routledge. 2008
£9.99 Paediatrics
Sladen R.N. Anesthesia and co-existing disease. Cambridge University Press. 2007
£27.99 Anaesthesia
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Smart L. Alcohol and human health. Oxford University Press. 2007
£18.99 Psychiatry
Smith J.R. Atlas of staging in gynecological cancer. Springer. 2007
£45.00 OncologyGynaecology
This book will be of particular interest to the multi-disciplinary team that looks after this group of patients namely, clinical and radiation oncologists, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists and specialist nurses, all with their respective trainees.
Stone R.J. Atlas of skeletal muscles. 6th edition. McGraw Hill. 2008
£29.99 Orthopaedics
“…designed for use by students of anatomy, physical education, and health-related fields.”
Syed I. EMQs and data interpretation questions in surgery. Hodder Arnold. 2008
£15.99 SurgeryMedical Education
“Data Interpretation Questions are a new and popular means of testing practical knowledge.”
Tyrer P. Rating scales in psychiatry. RCPsych Publications. 2007
£10.00 Psychiatry
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Varghese A. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging made easy. Churchill Livingstone. 2008
£19.99 Cardiology Text targeted “predominantly at the needs of cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons wishing to aquaint themselves with CMR”
White E. Principles of exposure measurement in epidemiology. 2nd edition. Oxford University Press. 2008
£34.95 EpidemiologyCommunicable Diseases
York G.K. An introduction to the life and work of John Hughlings Jackson with a catalogue raissone of his works. Medical History Supplement No. 26. Wellcome Trust. 2006
£35.00 HistoryBiography
NB: Not all books the library acquires will appear on the approval lists as we receive a lot of donated titles.
To see a list of recently acquired books click http://www.rsm.ac.uk/librar/pdf/acquisitions.pdf
To see the library catalogue click http://www.rsm.ac.uk/librar/libcat.htm
Please add your own suggestions for purchase in the box below.
Suggestions for purchase (please include author, title and date):
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Agur A.M.R. Grant’s Atlas of anatomy. 12th editionCohen-Gadol A.A. The legacy of Harvey Cushing: profiles of patient care.Alberts B. Molecular biology of the cell. 5th editionRichards P. Learning medicine: how to become and remain a good doctor. 18th editionBancroft J.D. Theory and practice of histological techniques. 6th editionPeck T.E. Pharmacology for anesthesia and intensive care. 3rd edition
New Books ReceivedBennett P.N. Clinical pharmacology. 10th editionLettin A. Was it something I said?Love S. Greenfield’s Neuropathology. 8th edition Muir R. Muir’s Textbook of pathology. 14th editionRoth J.A. Lung cancer. 3rd editionFranklin I.J. Pocket essentials of clinical surgery.McLatchie Oxford handbook of clinical surgery
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