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acknowledged that acne can cause feelings of self-distaste, unhappiness and depression. In this work is a section on how to look good through the use of cosmetics, and this is invaluable to the sufferer as the range of products and methods of application can be daunting. Also included is how to achieve better skin by using scar revision therapy. Various methods and products are investigated, with no holds barred on descriptions. Those of a queasy disposition might feel unsettled by this. Acne sufferers can be concerned about the state of their child's skin; this is not unreasonable as acne is influenced by genetics. If a child has parents who have both suffered with acne, there is a strong possibility that he or she will also experience this condition. Preston lists childhood acne conditions and treatments and when to be concerned. There are many positive things to recommend about this work, but what is not commendable is the use of the term "skin of color," which occurs in "Understanding Acne." Another exclusion that is noticeable is the lack of the recommendation to seek an information specialist's help. The rise of consumer health libraries in the United States and elsewhere in the world has made it easier than ever before for consumers to seek out information. This is especially useful for the patient whose clinician does not have time for lengthy explanatory sessions. Preston does stress that the lack of information adds to the sufferer's misery and also con-

tributes to the misuse of treatments. The medical librarian can assist in the provision of information geared towards the lay health information consumer. This work is a useful addition to consumer health and public library collections. However, as Breaking Out is written for the U.S. audience, it would be advisable to note in the front of this book that not all products mentioned will be available or available under the same brand names outside the United States (as in the case ofAccutane, which is Roche Pharmaceuticals' brand name for isotretinoin in the United States. In Australia, this drug is known as Roaccutane, Oratane, Accure,l Isohexal,- et al). Dermatologists and other doctors could also recommend this book to their patients as a way to inform and relieve anxiety. It is a well-researched book. Reviewed by Catherine Voutier Information & Research Officer Centrefor Clinical Effectiveness Australia catherine. voutier@ med. monash. edu. au

Women in Medicine: A Celebration of Their Work Ted Grant and Sandy Carter; New York, Ontario: Firefly Books, 2004; ISBN 1-55297-906-7; 192 pages

Women in Medicine, compiled by Ted Grant and Sandy Carter, is essentially a photojoumalistic coffee-table book, which includes a short history and quotations from various well-known women in scientific and social care. The foreword is written by Jennifer H. Mieres, director of nuclear cardiology at the North Shore University Hospital, and the introduction by Judith Finlayson, a journalist and author of women's work issues

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monographs (Trailblazers: Women Talk about Changing Canada, The New Woman s Diary: A Journalfor Women in Search ofThemselves, among others). Ted Grant, a renowned Canadian award-winning photographer and photojournalist, has worked around the world on projects ranging from the nuclear fallout at Chernobyl to coverage ofthe Canadian Olympic team. Grant has also compiled a similar work entitled "Doctors' Work, The Legacy of Sir William Olser." Sandy Carter, a Californian, is a freelance photographer who trained at the Western Academy ofPhotography and who has worked on documentary projects worldwide. A range of hospitals (university, general, Jewish, children's) and doctors' offices where the pictures were taken were situated in Victoria, British Columbia; Montreal, Quebec; New York; Massachusetts and Arizona. The index lists photo credits and the name and place of the shoot. There is little other information provided about the hospitals. The black-and-white photographs are of a high standard, especially as they are taken onsite without the usual props. They capture the strain, stress and triumph that all make themselves felt in this environment. The interest in the situation and care that these women have in their work is also finely caught by the camera. The picture of the lone patient being wheeled down an empty corridor by a nurse is evocative of loneliness and, oddly, peace. The introduction and foreword are both of a clear and concise manner suitable for the lay reader and give an interesting and informative overview of the often tumultuous role women played in the history of medicine and healthcare. An omission ofnote, however, is the nationality of Florence Nightingale. Although she has passed into folklore and is now owned by many in VOL. 97, NO. 10, OCTOBER 2005 1441

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the western world, the history ofher origins is of importance for those who are newly learning of her. Grant and Carter spent little time exploring the range of everyday situations in the North American healthcare industry. Although it is noted that not all healthcare occupations could be photographed- and this is of course understandable- there seems to be more focus on some to the neglect of others. Of the 100 images, approximately 40 are associated

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with surgery. The next situation most covered is ward events, followed by clinic events. Of ward events, only one occurs in a corridor. Photographs of women working in busy outpatient front lines would be excluded due to patient privacy concerns, but an empty waiting room with a clinician taking notes in the background would have been evocative. The quotes throughout this work are well chosen with the exception of some. Most quotes, relating to the quest of improved knowledge of science and health, come from notable women scientists, nurses and rights activists. The quotes that do not quite sit well with this group come from William H. Byford (a male physician and the only man quoted in this book), Gail Hamilton (a romantic novelist) and Helena P. Blavatsky (Theosophical Society founder).

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As a health information professional, I did not feel that there was an adequate range ofsituations and professions depicted in the book. This is a shame, as the photographic quality is of a high standard and is to be admired. This book would be suitable for inclusion in a high school or public library as it gives a basic view of what the field of healthcare in a hospital environment is like and is of particular use to those who are still forming their ideas as to what career path they would like to take. Collectors of photographic compilations by photojournalists will also enjoy this work.

Reviewed by Catherine Voutier Information & Research Officer Centrefor Clinical Effectiveness Australia catherine. voutier@ med. monash. edu. au

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