I was asked to review for the Nursing Times Journal.
What was it like?
This covers women and heart disease, I must confess I had no idea there was a difference to men and women’s symptoms. I learnt too that this was based on the authors blog – Heart Sisters blog which has attracted approximately 11 million views – that is impressive.
The author sets out how to recognise the early signs of heart attack, why women may delay going to seek treatment or advice to treating heart disease. This is written for woman by a woman.
What were the highlights?
This is written for woman by a woman and is a welcome voice. The first stages in the book I could relate to seemingly neurotic woman knowing something is wrong (we do know our bodies) to sometimes being misdiagnosed.
The personal accounts are interesting and thought provoking.
I am aware of Radiology discrepancy meetings within Trusts- the section on “are diagnostic errors in cardiology reported?” made me wonder and ask questions in the UK if this takes place? I wonder all too often in the UK are the health care settings looking at occupancy figures and targets too much.
This give the patient a lifeline and is an effective resource.
Strengths & weaknesses:
This is written in an easy to read guide/resource. The author is a graduate of Mayos Clinic Woman Heart Science and Leadership symposium for women with heart disease. This has been researched well, with up to date research and a useful glossary (if you are writing for patients understand this. The patients need to understand the jargon and medical terms- not all text book authors writing for patients realises this is important) this book links in with the authors blog – I have now signed up for this this book has made me want to know more.
Written in the states but is equally apt for the UK patient/reader.
Who should read it?
Anyone working in a Coronary disease setting within health care, Emergency Department staff, Ward staff, Medical Teams, and student nurses and doctors.
I was asked to review for the Nursing Times Journal.
What was it like?
This covers women and heart disease, I must confess I had no idea there was a difference to men and women’s symptoms. I learnt too that this was based on the authors blog – Heart Sisters blog which has attracted approximately 11 million views – that is impressive.
The author sets out how to recognise the early signs of heart attack, why women may delay going to seek treatment or advice to treating heart disease. This is written for woman by a woman.
What were the highlights?
This is written for woman by a woman and is a welcome voice. The first stages in the book I could relate to seemingly neurotic woman knowing something is wrong (we do know our bodies) to sometimes being misdiagnosed.
The personal accounts are interesting and thought provoking.
I am aware of Radiology discrepancy meetings within Trusts- the section on “are diagnostic errors in cardiology reported?” made me wonder and ask questions in the UK if this takes place? I wonder all too often in the UK are the health care settings looking at occupancy figures and targets too much.
This give the patient a lifeline and is an effective resource.
Strengths & weaknesses:
This is written in an easy to read guide/resource. The author is a graduate of Mayos Clinic Woman Heart Science and Leadership symposium for women with heart disease. This has been researched well, with up to date research and a useful glossary (if you are writing for patients understand this. The patients need to understand the jargon and medical terms- not all text book authors writing for patients realises this is important) this book links in with the authors blog – I have now signed up for this this book has made me want to know more.
Written in the states but is equally apt for the UK patient/reader.
Who should read it?
Anyone working in a Coronary disease setting within health care, Emergency Department staff, Ward staff, Medical Teams, and student nurses and doctors.
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