31 October 2002
Winners Announced of The Society of Authors and the Royal Society of Medicine Book Awards 2002
Winners of the Society of Authors and the Royal Society of Medicine Book Awards 2002 were presented with their prizes by Rabbi Julia Neuberger at a ceremony on 30th October 2002 at the Royal Society of Medicine. The books were judged by the Medical Writers Group of the Society of Authors.
The £1,200 prize for a first edition textbook by up to three authors was Annika Isberg for Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: A Practitioner's Guide (Isis Medical Media).
The £1,200 prize for a first edition edited textbook was awarded to Mary Rutherford for MRI of the Neonatal Brain (W.B. Saunders).
The £1,200 Asher prize for a first medical textbook for students, sponsored anonymously, jointly to Alastair M. Thompson for General Surgical Anatomy and Examination (Churchill Livingstone) and Roderick Nairn and Matthew Helbert for Immunology for Medical Students (Mosby).
The RSM Library Prize of £1,200 for a first edition textbook priced less than £50 was awarded to Wendy Abrams and Siân Howell for The GP Registrar Survival Guide (BIOS Scientific Publishers Limited).
The £600 prize for a first edition medical history book Penelope Hunting for The History of the Royal Society of Medicine (Royal Society of Medicine Press).
The £1,000 inaugural Minty Prize of the Medico-Legal Society for a medico-legal book, sponsored by the Medico-Legal Society, was awarded to Michael Foy and Phillip Fagg for Medicolegal Reporting in Orthopaedic Trauma, 3rd edition (Churchill Livingstone).
The £1,200 prize for a second or subsequent edition textbook was awarded to Roderick N.M. MacSween, Alastair D. Burt, Bernard C. Portmann, Kamal G. Ishak, Peter J. Scheuer, and Peter P. Anthony for Pathology of the Liver, 4th edition (Churchill Livingstone).
The £600 prize for a website aimed at medical professionals was awarded to Louise Crowe for www.fleshandbones.com (Elsevier Science).
For further information contact
Dorothy Sym: Tel 020-7373 6642
email: dsym@societyofauthors.org
NOTES:
Judges: the Executive Committee of the Society of Authors Medical Writers Group: Dr David Shanson, (Chairman), Dr Michael Apple, Professor Alastair Compston, Dr Kevin Dalton, Mr Keith Isaacson, Mr Colin Johnson, Dr Nigel Kirkham, Professor Andrew Kingsnorth, Mr Mohan Patel, Dr Jason Payne-James, Dr Roslyn Thomas.
FIRST EDITION TEXTBOOK BY UP TO 3 AUTHORS: £1,200
Winner
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: A Practitioner's Guide - Annika Isberg (Isis Medical Media)
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction affects 20-40% of the population. In this superbly illustrated new work the author guides the reader through the wide range of presenting signs and symptoms of joint dysfunction and their causes in both adults and children. Over 650 colour photographs and diagrams demonstrate investigative procedures and clinical findings, as well as the principles of the latest treatments. An essential reference for general dentists and orthodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons and radiologists, this book will also be of interest to neurologists and otolaryngologists.
Annika Isberg: Professor and Head of Department, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Umeå University, Sweden.
Runner Up
Craniofacial Development, Growth and Evolution - Murray C Meikle (Bateson Publishing)
Major advances in the understanding of cellular, molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying embryonic development have been made in the past twenty years. This book incorporates these discoveries into the traditional morphological description of craniofacial development in a form accessible to clinicians with an interest in the head and neck. It is aimed at orthodontists, plastic and maxillofacial surgeons, otolaryngologists, paediatric dentists and research students in developmental biology seeking an introduction to the subject.
Murray C Meikle: Professor of Orthodontics at Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Hospitals Medical and Dental School, University of London and formerly a Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
FIRST EDITION EDITED TEXTBOOK: £1,200
Winner
MRI of the Neonatal Brain - Mary Rutherford (W.B. Saunders)
This book collects together experience from specialists and clinicians working in leading children's hospitals of the world. There have been rapid advances in fetal imaging, and the series of changes in the normal brain from neonates to children can be observed in detail with magnetic resonance, presenting a background for the wide spectrum of pathology in the newborn. This book provides a platform and a basic foundation for all those practising and carrying out research in the field of neonatal MR.
Mary Rutherford MD MRCPCH: Honorary Senior Lecturer and Consultant in Paediatrics, Robert Steiner Magnetic Resonance Unit and Department of Paediatrics and Neonatal Medicine, Imperial College School of Medicine, Hammersmith Hospital, London.
Runner Up
Therapeutic Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - David Westaby and Martin Lombard (Martin Dunitz).
This is a practical guide to the use of endoscopy for diagnosing and managing oesophageal obstruction, upper GI bleeding and malignancy, enteral nutrition, biliary calculi, pancreatic duct problems and lower GI problems. The emphasis throughout is on evidence-based medicine in modern-day practice. A liberal use of figures, photographs and illustrations helps explain by example, and evidence from key literature is cited. It is indispensable reading for experienced diagnostic endoscopists from a general clinical background, as well as for surgeons and consultants.
David Westaby MA FRCP: Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London.
Martin Lombard MD MSc FRCPI FRCP (Lond): Consultant Gastroenterologist and Senior Lecturer, The Royal Liverpool University Hospitals, Liverpool .
THE ASHER PRIZE FOR A FIRST MEDICAL TEXTBOOK: £1,200 (sponsored anonymously)
Joint Winners
General Surgical Anatomy and Examination - Alastair M. Thompson (Churchill Livingstone)
This innovative book provides a core knowledge of normal anatomy and relates this to disease processes in the surgical patient using clinical history taking and examination techniques. It illustrates the clinical features of common surgical conditions alongside comparative photographs of the normal surface anatomy. Superb line drawings are overlaid on the photographs to present information in a unique way. The book will be a valuable learning aid for clinical medical students as well as surgeons in training.
Alastair M. Thompson BSc (Hons) MD FRCSEd (Gen): Reader and Honorary Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. Illustrated by Paul Richardson.
Immunology for Medical Students - Roderick Nairn and Matthew Helbert (Mosby)
This is a groundbreaking textbook that cuts through to the core information that students really need to know. Information has been carefully weighted to give a rigorous understanding without overburdening the student. Clinical examples are threaded through the book highlighting the relevance of the basic science to clinical practice. Illustrations have been carefully constructed with dialogue boxes to improve understanding.
Roderick Nairn PhD: Professor and Chair, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Senior Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Matthew Helbert MBChB MRCP MRCPath PhD: Consultant Immunologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London.
Illustrations by Ethan Danielson.
THE RSM LIBRARY PRIZE FOR A FIRST EDITION SPECIALIST TEXTBOOK PRICED UNDER £50
Winner
The GP Registrar Survival Guide - Wendy Abrams and Siân Howell (BIOS Scientific Publishers Limited)
This is an invaluable handbook that guides GP registrars through their training year. Focusing on personal organisation and providing practical advice, it helps to make sense of consulting, prescribing, paperwork and the legal aspects of general practice. Advice is also included on making the most of the educational opportunities in the year, compiling videos and developing an approach to preparations for Summative Assessment and the MRCGP exam.
Wendy Abrams MB BS MRCGP DRCOG: General Practitioner, London.
Siân Howell MB BS MRCGP DRCOG: General Practitioner, London .
Runner Up
Diseases of the Macula: A Practical Approach - Jack J. Kanski and Stanislaw A. Milewski (Mosby)
Macular disease is a common cause of severe visual impairment, particularly in elderly people. The aim of this book is to provide a practical and clinically orientated approach to the diagnosis and management of macular disorders. It covers diseases that primarily affect the macula as well as secondary diseases that might have an indirect effect on macular function such as vascular and inflammatory disorders. Liberally illustrated with over 400 full colour photographs, it will be an invaluable guide to the general ophthalmologist, optometrist, and particularly to trainees.
Jack J. Kanski MD MS FRCS FRCOphth: Honorary Consultant Opthalmic Surgeon, Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor.
Stanislaw A. Milewski MD MA FACS: Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Connecticut, USA .
FIRST EDITION MEDICAL HISTORY BOOK: £600
Winner
The History of the Royal Society of Medicine - Penelope Hunting (Royal Society of Medicine Press)
This book tells the story of the Royal Society of Medicine from its origins in 1805 when leading members of the Medical Society of London decided to found a society "for the purpose of conversation on professional subjects, for the reception of communications and for the formation of a library." For nearly 200 years the Society has pursued academic objectives to the benefit of the medical profession and the public, and has stood as a unifying force in the face of rapid specialization of medicine.
Penelope Hunting graduated with an Honours degree in history from London University in 1969, followed by a PhD in architectural history. She has written articles, booklets and over a dozen books on architectural history, the history of London and its livery companies. Her History of Apothecaries (1998) led to the commission for this book. Dr Hunting is on the Council of the London Topographical Society and was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries in 1996.
Runner Up
Surgery, Sand and Saigon Tea - Marshall Barr (Allen & Unwin)
This book is the story of a young Australian anaesthetist's service in the Vietnam War. It is prefaced by the author's account of growing up in Brisbane during the Pacific war and his pre-war training. During his tour Major Barr spent time with the Australian Task Force, with civilian teams and with American units. His work at the Australian Field Hospital is graphically described. Based on the author's personal diary, the book has a startling immediacy which is complemented by reflections matured over three decades.
Marshall Barr now lives in England where he has been a Consultant Anaesthetist at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and Honorary Editor of the History of Anaesthesia Society. He is co-author of a number of books on local medical history.
THE MINTY PRIZE OF THE MEDICO-LEGAL SOCIETY FOR A MEDICO-LEGAL BOOK: £1,000 (sponsored by Medico-Legal Society)
Winner
Medicolegal Reporting in Orthopaedic Trauma, 3rd edition - Michael Foy and Phillip Fagg (Churchill Livingstone)
This is a comprehensive guide to the preparation of medicolegal reports. It has been developed to assist the busy medical expert in providing pragmatic information following musculoskeletal injuries without having to spend time researching the relevant literature. In this edition the editors have retained the original aim of collating data from world literature and have supplemented this with the addition of review articles on topics of medicolegal interest such as RSI. It will be an invaluable tool for all orthopaedic surgeons involved in producing medicolegal reports.
Michael Foy BM, FRCS:; Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Princess Margaret Hospital, Swindon.
Phillip Fagg MB, BS, FRCS: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospital, Doncaster.
Runner Up
Risk Management and Litigation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Roger V. Clements (Royal Society of Medicine Press and Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Press)
This is a handbook for obstetricians and gynaecologists on how to practise safely, with confidence and following current procedures. It covers the law relating to the duties of the obstetrician, liability and causation in clinical negligance claims, and the issue of consent. There is an explanation of Civil Procedure Rules as well as the duties of the expert witness. The book also covers the principles of clinical risk management, principles underlying current practice and current opinion topics including gynaecological surgery, induced abortion, and assisted conception. It is a comprehensive read for all practising obstetricians, gynaecologists and risk managers.
Roger V. Clements: Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Harley Street, London.
SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT EDITION BOOK: £1,200
Winner
Pathology of the Liver, 4th edition - Roderick N.M. MacSween, Alastair D. Burt, Bernard C. Portmann, Kamal G. Ishak, Peter J. Scheuer, Peter P. Anthony (Churchill Livingstone)
There have been a number of advances since the last edition of this book was produced seven years ago. This edition remains committed to the clinico-pathological approach in the interpretation of the morphological features which characterise liver disease, but major advances in the molecular understanding of the inherited and metabolic diseases and of hepatic tumorigenesis are dealt with. The chapter on transplantation pathology is extended, and increased understanding of biliary tract disease and the possibility of a hepatic stem cell compartment are covered. The book gives a comprehensive account of the pathology of the liver at the present time.
Roderick N.M. MacSween KB MD FRCP (Edin) FRCP (Glasg) FRCPath FRCP (Lond. Hon.) FRCS (Eng. Hon.) FRCS (Edin. Hon.) FCPath (S.Africa Hon.) FIBiol FMed Sci FRSE: Emeritus Professor of Pathology, University of Glasgow.
Alastair D. Burt BSc MD FRCPath FIBiol: Professor of Pathology and Director of Centre for Liver Research, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Head of Cellular Pathology, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust.
Bernard C. Portmann MD FRCPath: Professor of Hepatopathology, Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medicine, University of London, Consultant Histopathologist, Institute of Liver Studies, Kings College Hospital, London.
Kamal G. Ishak MD PhD FASCP FRCPath (Hon.) SES: Chairman, Department of Hepatic and Gastrointestinal Pathology, Washington, DC, Clinical Professor of Pathology, Uniformed Services University for the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, Professorial Lecturer, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, USA.
Peter J. Scheuer MD DSc(Med) FRCPath: Professor Emeritus, Royal Free and University College Medical School of University College London.
Peter P. Anthony MBBS FRCPath: Emeritus Professor of Clinical Histopathology, University of Exeter, Honorary Consultant Pathologist, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospitals, Exeter, Devon .
Runners Up
Myotonic Dystrophy, 3rd edition - Peter S. Harper (W.B. Saunders)
This book examines the various clinical aspects of myotonic dystrophy in the light of current knowledge. Neuromuscular features and differential diagnosis are covered in detail, as well as paediatric, cardiovascular and other aspects of the disease. Muscle pathology and molecular biology are also described fully. Much new material is contained in the chapters on genetics, and clinical management is described so that all clinicians involved with myotonic dystrophy can find practical guidance on how to improve their patient's condition.
Peter S. Harper: Professor of Medical Genetics, University of Wales College of Medicine, Consultant Physician and Consultant, Medical Geneticist, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
With a chapter on Molecular and Cell Biology by J. David Brook and Emma Newman, Professor and Research Fellow in Genetics, University of Nottingham.
Paediatric Cardiology, 2nd edition - Robert H. Anderson, Edward J. Baker, Fergus J. Macartney, Elliot A. Shinebourne, Michael L. Rigby, Michael Tynan (Churchill Livingstone)
This book was conceived as a compilation of the work from several centres concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of childhood heart disease throughout the world. It includes chapters on tropical heart disease and rheumatic heart disease. There is also a chapter on ethical considerations. The basis of the approach to diagnosis, description and treatment is an understanding of the anatomy as it is observed, using cross-Sectional echocardiography. This edition has given increased coverage to certain aspects of cardiology in the young including molecular biology, molecular genetics and transplantation.
Robert H. Anderson: Joseph Levy Foundation Professor of Paediatric Cardiac Morphology, Cardiac Unit, Institute of Child Health, University College London.
Edward J. Baker: Senior Lecturer and Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist, Department of Paediatics, Guy's Hospital, London.
Fergus J. Macartney: Formerly Vandervell Professor of Paediatric Cardiology and Honorary Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist, Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, London.
Elliot A. Shinebourne: Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist, Department of Paediatrics, Royal Brompton Hospital, London.
Michael L. Rigby: Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist, Department of Paediatrics, Royal Brompton Hospital, London.
Michael Tynan: Formerly Professor of Paediatric Cardiology, Evelina Department of Paediatrics (Cardiology), Guy's Hospital, London.
MEDICAL WEBSITE: £600
Winner
www.fleshandbones.com (Elsevier Science)
editor: Louise Crowe
Fleshandbones.com is an educational resource and online community for medical students and instructors. It offers students free MCQs for self-testing, clinical rotation survival guides to download, online support for favourite textbooks, competitions and games with a medical twist. It offers instructors images to download from an extensive bank for presentations and lectures, sample chapters to preview from new textbooks.
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