Management Essentials for Doctors

Management skills and a sound knowledge of the NHS are mandatory for consultant and general practice careers. Management Essentials for Doctors is an invaluable resource for trainee doctors, hospital consultants and general practitioners, as well as a compendium of 'hot topics' for all doctors preparing for medical interviews. Written by doctors, for doctors, the 60 topics provide: Clear descriptions of NHS structures, functions, policy and procedures Detailed coverage of core management skills An in-depth review of professional, governance, safety and quality issues Written in an easy-to-read style, with alphabetically listed themes for quick reference, Management Essentials for Doctors is not only an indispensable guide for busy clinicians, educational leads and medical managers but also a practical resource for interview preparation and career development.

Professor Rory Shaw is Medical Director at North West. London Hospitals NHS Trust, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, UK, and Senior Research Fellow, Imperial College, London, UK. Dr Vino Ramachandra is a Consultant Anaesthetist at Northwick Park and St Marks Hospitals, Harrow, UK. Dr Neville Robinson is a Consultant Anaesthetist at Northwick Park and St Marks Hospitals, Harrow, UK.