Cambridge handbook of psychology, health and medicine

Abstract

work.It includes valuable reference material such as a framework for a disciplinary procedure, sample job descriptions and advice on personal security.The case studies in the text and at the end are salutary or educational, and many could be used for group work.The book would provide a systematic introduction to practice management for a registrar, or a good basis for a management course in a vocational training scheme.On the other hand an established principal would need either to have serious problems or be a devotee of the subject to read it from cover to cover.It does not completely avoid making management seem a little dull, though worthy.Troubleshooting in contrast is a bedside book for the established general practitioner.The tone is lighthearted, the style personal and amusing, and the anecdotes are usually funny as well as instructive.Although this might make it less systematic and comprehensive than the other book, it also makes for readability without ennui by the doctor who is supposed to know all these things.It is this book which has prompted me to action, reviewing our arrangements for backing up the computer with our practice manager and bringing in other sections to the attention of my partners.