Alessandro Aldera, University of Cape Town

Radiology is not well taught at an undergraduate level (well at least not at my university). It is important therefore to learn a systematic approach to radiographs and be able to recognise various common pathologies so as to avoid looking like an idiot on ward rounds. The Chest X-Ray Made Easy dose exactly that. All of the complexities of chest radiography are condensed into a pocket sized book that you can take on the wards. Major pathologies are described with an accompanying radiograph and line drawing (so you can actually see what they’re talking about) making them easy to spot. Most important of all is the approach taught, which is thorough and reproduced throughout the book.

Posted 31st Aug 2010