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Dr Rameen Shakur

Described by the Royal Society of Medicine as the most current and up-to-date guide on MMC and foundation years initiatives, A Career in Medicine – Have you got what it takes? by ABD Member, Dr Rameen Shakur outlines the process and decisions required for students seeking to undertake a medical degree. The writer dispels some of the myths about the medical profession and provides indispensable advice to enhance a student's chance of getting into the medical school of his or her choice.

The book offers an independent, focused and thoroughly researched outlook into what options are available to students when leaving medical school and what to expect in the first few years after graduating.

The Cambridge Medical Journal has described the book as: "An excellent resource - essential whether you are a sixth former, medical student or junior doctor."
A Career in Medicine also provides an online resource where students and junior doctors can seek advice directly from the expert contributors in the book at www.acareerinmedicine.net

A Career in Medicine: do you have what it takes? Edited by Rameen Shakur is published by Royal Society of Medicine. To read the full RSM review go to http://www.rsm.ac.uk/media/pr227.php

Dr Tom Smith

Dr Tom Smith is a GP and longstanding author. Based in Scotland he contributes health columns to a number of newspapers, and broadcasts regularly on radio. Two of his books have received awards from the Association of Medical Journalists. His latest book, DOCTOR HAVE YOU GOT A MINUTE? is a gem for the serial hypochondriac. In it he sets out to provide the answers to many of the questions that keep patients awake at night, from the trivial to the very serious.

For instance, it will help a midlife male with one testicle lower than the other and explain why women don’t go bald; and help a mother who is not sure if dummies are really bad for babies. In addition, a must for every surgery waiting room, there is a quiz to find out if you are a dream patient, or a doctor’s nightmare. Published by Short Books, 10th October 2006 (£9.99 hbk)

Dr Carol Cooper

A prolific writer on child health, Dr Cooper's latest book is Baby Milestones. A key issue for parents is knowing whether their baby’s progress is normal and healthy. Her new book gives expert advice to inform and reassure parents, and to help them bring out the best in their child.

Organized by age, with helpful progress charts for every stage, this book explains the physical, intellectual and emotional development of a young child from birth to three years. It addresses common concerns and also covers health and safety matters.

Written by ABD Member, Dr Carol Cooper, an experienced GP and mother of three, this book follows on from the author’s previous best-selling childcare books. Price £15.

Prof Brian McGuinness

Prof McGuinness is Chairman of The Society of Medical Writers (Previously the GP Writers Association.) Any doctor or health professional wishing to know more about he society should contact ABD Member, Professor Brian McGuinness. Membership of the Group has recently been extended to all health care professionals including nurses, midwives, physiotherapists and radiographers, as well as registered hospital and community based medical practitioners. Please click here to email for more information.

Dr Sarah Wakelin

St Mary's Hospital Consultant Dermatologist Dr Sarah Wakelin has just published YOUR GUIDE TO ECZEMA as part of the Royal Society of Medicine's 'Your Guide’ series of easy to read information for the general public. It covers all types of the condition and its treatment including new topical agents and a chapter on allergy tests. Price: £8.99 from Hodder Arnold, ISBN 0-340-90498-4. Cost includes a 50p donation to the National Eczema Society. For more information, please click here to email.

Dr Bashir Qureshi

West London GP, Dr Bashir Qureshi has been awarded the highest honour of Vice President Emeritus by The Royal Society for the Promotion of Health. It is the culmination of 25 years voluntary service as a Trustee of the Society from which he retired recently. Please click here if you would like to contact Dr Qureshi.

Dr David Roberts

Dr Roberts, author of YOUR OWN PHARMACY, is now offering a personal advise service to many GP practices on the setting up of in-house pharmacy through their own limited company. New regulations have opened up opportunities for this type of expansion for many practices even if they are not dispensing. He also visits dispensing practices to advise on efficiency and economy. In addition, he is about to set up a monthly subscription service to keep all subscribed dispensing practices up-to-date with pharmaceutical matters (withdrawals of drugs etc) plus techniques to counter category-M and GSK measures etc. Visit http://www.countrydoctor.co.uk for more details.

Dr Bernard Shevlin

Dr Shevlin runs free post graduate courses in North Staffordshire with visiting lecturers from a wide cross-section of medicine. Forthcoming lunchtime and evening events cover updates for GPs from biochemistry and ENT departments, echocardiography access and genetic screening for common cancers. Other lectures will be devoted to obesity, hospital infection, infections diseases and neurology. His web site- http://www.medicalmasterclass.com also has some very useful patient information on medical conditions, diet and life style.

Riaz Agha, Managing Editor

International Journal of Surgery

This new online journal of surgery http://intl.elsevierhealth.com/journals/ijsu/ would like to hear from medics able to write cutting edge editorials related to surgery.

Dr Sally Whittet

London GP, Sally Whittet, is taking a summer sabbatical to study the health and probity aspects of the medical profession's appraisal process. She would value ideas and suggestions. Please click here to email your comments for forwarding on.
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Dr Laurence Gerlis

Private GP, Dr Gerlis provides a valuable and affordable walk-in medical service called sameday doctor. Based in Harley Street, the practice offers a comprehensive general medical and sexual health service with or without appointment. http://www.samedaydoctor.co.uk

Same Day HIV Results	Pre-Employment Medicals
Sexually Transmitted Diseases	Occupational Health
Rapid Results Health Screening	Single MMR Vaccinations
ECG - X-Ray - Scans	Travel Health

Dr Keith Tattum

North Staffordshire GP and ABD Member, Dr Keith Tattum is again supporting

OPEN ART SURGERY

A repeat of a similar very successful event held last year, this unique community project aims to widen access to the arts. It is intended particularly for those with disability or otherwise disadvantaged.

The morning session of lectures is followed in the afternoon with a choice of creative workshops including such topics as interacting with children through music and the influence of communities and artists on hospital design..

24th May 2005 - 9:30 - 16:30

Staffordshire University

Please click here to email for or more information

OBITUARY: PETER PETTS, ABD DIRECTOR

Peter died at home on September 12th 2002 after a long illness. Born in Gillingham, Kent in 1932, Peter was a Master Mariner, having served the first twelve years of his working life in the Merchant Navy. On leaving the sea, he worked as a journalist for a variety of publications and was for several years editor of The Dock and Harbour Authority. It was at this time he started to broadcast as a freelance for The Merchant Navy Programme on BBC World Service, which led to more general broadcasting opportunities - an occupation that he enjoyed enormously. Later he played a major part in the launch of Doctor and The Medical Technologist, publications, which he edited for several years. Shortly after BBC Local Radio came into being, Peter set up Soundplan Broadcasting Services Ltd, a broadcast training and consultancy company. Peter developed a highly regarded radio interview tape syndication service for local radio which was eventually taken over by UNS Radio Services, of which Peter was managing director for a number of years. Soundplan continued as a broadcasting consultancy and training company. Peter founded The Association of Broadcasting Doctors (ABD) in 1988 with the co-operation of the BBC and the then Independent Broadcasting Association (IBA). Both the ABD and Soundplan will continue to be run by Peter's wife Jackie.

ABD MEMBERS IN PRINT

LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

ABD Member, Dr Tom Smith's book LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE has been updated to explore the latest thinking on treatment of the condition. In particular he looks at the link between inflammation of the brain and the ways in which future drugs may combat this. He also addresses innovative research into new brain cell growth.

Sheldon Press £7.99. Please click here to email for details.

YOUR OWN PHARMACY - The Guide for GPs

Dr David Roberts, Founder Chairman of the original Dispensing Doctors Association, UK and Member of Council, British Medical Association, has recently updated his book YOUR OWN PHARMACY - The Guide for GPs. Covering all aspects of setting up a pharmacy, this comprehensive book is aimed at GPs interested in providing pharmaceutical services to patients including the possible sale of retail items. Dr Robert's readable style goes through all the necessary setting up procedures, from the statutory position, to the nuts and bolts of equipping the pharmacy, buying stock, etc. Published 2004 by Radcliffe publishing. £27.95 1.85775 630 4 Please click here to email for more information.

GUIDE FOR GPS TREATING ALL TYPES OF DEPRESSION

DEPRESSION: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED, by ABD Member, Dr Cosmo Hallstrom, is published in Elsevier's popular questions-and-answers style and gives succinct, accessible information to help GPs understand and treat patients with all types of depression. The book is written in association with Dr Nicola McClure, a West London GP Principal. Dr Hallstrom is formerly Consultant Psychiatrist, Charing Cross Hospital; Medical Director Charter Clinic; Senior Lecturer, Institute of Psychiatry and Imperial College Medical School, London. Published by Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, £14.99. 0 4430 7290 6. Please click here to email for more information.