RT Journal
T1 BRitish surgical practice. volume iii
JF Journal of the American Medical Association
JO Journal of the American Medical Association
YR 1949
FD February 12
VO 139
IS 7
SP 494
OP 494
DO 10.1001/jama.1949.02900240072038
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1949.02900240072038
AB The third volume of this impressive series of surgical dissertations has appeared in growing fulfilment of the promises tendered by the first two books. Number three in the set begins with the subject of cesarean section and extends to the topic of eyelids. Interspersed are such headings as cervical rib, circumcision, colon, carcinoma of, ductus arteriosus and endoscopy. There is a brief chapter on compensation and the presentation of medical evidence which concludes with the following sage advice: "Give the truth in simple English. Be heard by everyone in court." Again can be seen the evidence of a firm editorial hand, pruning and digesting the expert contributor's remarks to the most brief and comprehensible form. The technic of outlining and pointing up vital items is skilfully carried out. The book is well made and illustrated. Some attempt to economize has been sacrificed, obviously to present headings in clear bold type.