An excellent new resource for cancer nursing, 10 Jun 2007
I have the privilege of knowing both editors personally but would not hesitate to criticise constructively if deserved! This is a great little book rather like the small book of all things medical written for doctors. Covers all the essentials of cancer nursing in an almost pocket sized book. All info easily found in a hurry and understood by both experienced and not so experienced cancer nurses. A wealth of knowledgeable contributors makes this a "must have" in personal libraries as well as an "at hand" resource in clinical areas delivering all aspects of cancer nursing care. Well done Mike and Dave.......a very nice feather for your caps!

An excellent new resource for cancer nursing, 10 Jun 2007
I have the privilege of knowing both editors personally but would not hesitate to criticise constructively if deserved! This is a great little book rather like the small book of all things medical written for doctors. Covers all the essentials of cancer nursing in an almost pocket sized book. All info easily found in a hurry and understood by both experienced and not so experienced cancer nurses. A wealth of knowledgeable contributors makes this a "must have" in personal libraries as well as an "at hand" resource in clinical areas delivering all aspects of cancer nursing care. Well done Mike and Dave.......a very nice feather for your caps!

Every family should own one!, 11 May 2007
A very readable book on a very difficult subject that affects us all sooner or later. Good advice about keeping the communication channels open and looking at the positive side and even the amusing incidents and remarks not always easy to appreciate when one is dealing with a problem. I was partcularily moved by the chapter on "Mental Disorders" - great practical advice and useful addresses. Many thanks for this book, perhaps you have another one up your sleeve!

Read it before it is too late, 26 Mar 2007
This is a great practical guide to the issues that you are likely to face, with all the details as to what help and services are available, who qualifies and how to get them, conveniently listed at the end of each chapter.
But much more than that, the book gives the real life, human perspective on all these issues. It doesn't give irritatingly obvious advice or patronise the reader. It makes you think for ages after you read it.
Don't just read it when you are at crisis point with your parents, read it while they are still able to run faster than your children and make them and your siblings read it too. But keep it for the crisis too!

An excellent new resource for cancer nursing, 10 Jun 2007
I have the privilege of knowing both editors personally but would not hesitate to criticise constructively if deserved! This is a great little book rather like the small book of all things medical written for doctors. Covers all the essentials of cancer nursing in an almost pocket sized book. All info easily found in a hurry and understood by both experienced and not so experienced cancer nurses. A wealth of knowledgeable contributors makes this a "must have" in personal libraries as well as an "at hand" resource in clinical areas delivering all aspects of cancer nursing care. Well done Mike and Dave.......a very nice feather for your caps!

Every family should own one!, 11 May 2007
A very readable book on a very difficult subject that affects us all sooner or later. Good advice about keeping the communication channels open and looking at the positive side and even the amusing incidents and remarks not always easy to appreciate when one is dealing with a problem. I was partcularily moved by the chapter on "Mental Disorders" - great practical advice and useful addresses. Many thanks for this book, perhaps you have another one up your sleeve!

Read it before it is too late, 26 Mar 2007
This is a great practical guide to the issues that you are likely to face, with all the details as to what help and services are available, who qualifies and how to get them, conveniently listed at the end of each chapter.
But much more than that, the book gives the real life, human perspective on all these issues. It doesn't give irritatingly obvious advice or patronise the reader. It makes you think for ages after you read it.
Don't just read it when you are at crisis point with your parents, read it while they are still able to run faster than your children and make them and your siblings read it too. But keep it for the crisis too!

Competent administrative focus, 25 Oct 2005
This is an useful guide for UK college staff working directly with AS students. It is quite administratively focused, and consequently of more use to staff than students. The language is also directed more at counsellors and support staff than students (hence my four stars). Nevertheless there are helpful overviews of AS, college services and several photocopiable forms for collecting information (these may have to be tailored to fit with Institutional policies). The text in the book, once references and further information sections are ignored, is just over ninety pages.

An excellent new resource for cancer nursing, 10 Jun 2007
I have the privilege of knowing both editors personally but would not hesitate to criticise constructively if deserved! This is a great little book rather like the small book of all things medical written for doctors. Covers all the essentials of cancer nursing in an almost pocket sized book. All info easily found in a hurry and understood by both experienced and not so experienced cancer nurses. A wealth of knowledgeable contributors makes this a "must have" in personal libraries as well as an "at hand" resource in clinical areas delivering all aspects of cancer nursing care. Well done Mike and Dave.......a very nice feather for your caps!

Every family should own one!, 11 May 2007
A very readable book on a very difficult subject that affects us all sooner or later. Good advice about keeping the communication channels open and looking at the positive side and even the amusing incidents and remarks not always easy to appreciate when one is dealing with a problem. I was partcularily moved by the chapter on "Mental Disorders" - great practical advice and useful addresses. Many thanks for this book, perhaps you have another one up your sleeve!

Read it before it is too late, 26 Mar 2007
This is a great practical guide to the issues that you are likely to face, with all the details as to what help and services are available, who qualifies and how to get them, conveniently listed at the end of each chapter.
But much more than that, the book gives the real life, human perspective on all these issues. It doesn't give irritatingly obvious advice or patronise the reader. It makes you think for ages after you read it.
Don't just read it when you are at crisis point with your parents, read it while they are still able to run faster than your children and make them and your siblings read it too. But keep it for the crisis too!

Competent administrative focus, 25 Oct 2005
This is an useful guide for UK college staff working directly with AS students. It is quite administratively focused, and consequently of more use to staff than students. The language is also directed more at counsellors and support staff than students (hence my four stars). Nevertheless there are helpful overviews of AS, college services and several photocopiable forms for collecting information (these may have to be tailored to fit with Institutional policies). The text in the book, once references and further information sections are ignored, is just over ninety pages.

Says very little, 25 Oct 2008
I purchased this book on the basis of the reviews here, as Lean Healthcare is currently in favour, and I wanted to find out something about it. Having read this book, I feel I have learned nothing whatsoever.
Even calling it a book is generous, as the text is only 87 pages (it begins on p.7, and ends on p.94). A lot of this consists of lists with bullet points, which means they get away with saying even less per page. It then talks in vague terms about why projects fail, without giving any explanation of what "Lean" actually is. If you want to know this, they suggest you pay out for another one of their books, called "Lean for Practitioners". I really dispise this tactic of deliberately not covering vital information, so that the reader then has to purchase another book in order to get the whole picture. Only, I guarantee you won't, because that book will also leave out something vital, for which you need to buy another one of their pamphlets.

I now need to buy another book on the subject as I gained nothing from reading this one, other than the knowledge that I should avoid these authors in future.

Interestingly, the uniformly glowing reviews here of this book are all from people who have not reviewed any other products. Make of that what you will.

Short and Clear, 14 May 2008
A very clear, easy to read guide about what Lean is and how to make it work in the challenging environment that is the UK HealthCare sector. Lots of practical tips for doing it right and avoiding Lean being just another short lived improvement initiative. Anyone who is interested in making significant improvements to healthcare services really ought to read this.

Sound practical application of Lean in healthcare, 06 May 2008
An excellent read. Very practical, hands on experience with insights into implementing lean.

Well written easy to read and jargon free. Helped me to identify what I need to do to keep my programme going and resolve what had gone wrong before.

The section on CRITICAl was exceptionally helpful.

Thanks Mark and Simon.

A very good read, 25 Apr 2008
There are loads of lean books around but this one is a bit special. It specifically addresses the health care sector and it is written by a couple of chaps who really do seem to understand lean and clearly have had a lot of experience in the health care sector. I like the way they address the mechanics of lean as well as the people issues. As they explain, successful, sustained lean is much more than applying the lean toolkit. Buy this book now! It's well worth it.

An excellent new resource for cancer nursing, 10 Jun 2007
I have the privilege of knowing both editors personally but would not hesitate to criticise constructively if deserved! This is a great little book rather like the small book of all things medical written for doctors. Covers all the essentials of cancer nursing in an almost pocket sized book. All info easily found in a hurry and understood by both experienced and not so experienced cancer nurses. A wealth of knowledgeable contributors makes this a "must have" in personal libraries as well as an "at hand" resource in clinical areas delivering all aspects of cancer nursing care. Well done Mike and Dave.......a very nice feather for your caps!

Every family should own one!, 11 May 2007
A very readable book on a very difficult subject that affects us all sooner or later. Good advice about keeping the communication channels open and looking at the positive side and even the amusing incidents and remarks not always easy to appreciate when one is dealing with a problem. I was partcularily moved by the chapter on "Mental Disorders" - great practical advice and useful addresses. Many thanks for this book, perhaps you have another one up your sleeve!

Read it before it is too late, 26 Mar 2007
This is a great practical guide to the issues that you are likely to face, with all the details as to what help and services are available, who qualifies and how to get them, conveniently listed at the end of each chapter.
But much more than that, the book gives the real life, human perspective on all these issues. It doesn't give irritatingly obvious advice or patronise the reader. It makes you think for ages after you read it.
Don't just read it when you are at crisis point with your parents, read it while they are still able to run faster than your children and make them and your siblings read it too. But keep it for the crisis too!

Competent administrative focus, 25 Oct 2005
This is an useful guide for UK college staff working directly with AS students. It is quite administratively focused, and consequently of more use to staff than students. The language is also directed more at counsellors and support staff than students (hence my four stars). Nevertheless there are helpful overviews of AS, college services and several photocopiable forms for collecting information (these may have to be tailored to fit with Institutional policies). The text in the book, once references and further information sections are ignored, is just over ninety pages.

Says very little, 25 Oct 2008
I purchased this book on the basis of the reviews here, as Lean Healthcare is currently in favour, and I wanted to find out something about it. Having read this book, I feel I have learned nothing whatsoever.
Even calling it a book is generous, as the text is only 87 pages (it begins on p.7, and ends on p.94). A lot of this consists of lists with bullet points, which means they get away with saying even less per page. It then talks in vague terms about why projects fail, without giving any explanation of what "Lean" actually is. If you want to know this, they suggest you pay out for another one of their books, called "Lean for Practitioners". I really dispise this tactic of deliberately not covering vital information, so that the reader then has to purchase another book in order to get the whole picture. Only, I guarantee you won't, because that book will also leave out something vital, for which you need to buy another one of their pamphlets.

I now need to buy another book on the subject as I gained nothing from reading this one, other than the knowledge that I should avoid these authors in future.

Interestingly, the uniformly glowing reviews here of this book are all from people who have not reviewed any other products. Make of that what you will.

Short and Clear, 14 May 2008
A very clear, easy to read guide about what Lean is and how to make it work in the challenging environment that is the UK HealthCare sector. Lots of practical tips for doing it right and avoiding Lean being just another short lived improvement initiative. Anyone who is interested in making significant improvements to healthcare services really ought to read this.

Sound practical application of Lean in healthcare, 06 May 2008
An excellent read. Very practical, hands on experience with insights into implementing lean.

Well written easy to read and jargon free. Helped me to identify what I need to do to keep my programme going and resolve what had gone wrong before.

The section on CRITICAl was exceptionally helpful.

Thanks Mark and Simon.

A very good read, 25 Apr 2008
There are loads of lean books around but this one is a bit special. It specifically addresses the health care sector and it is written by a couple of chaps who really do seem to understand lean and clearly have had a lot of experience in the health care sector. I like the way they address the mechanics of lean as well as the people issues. As they explain, successful, sustained lean is much more than applying the lean toolkit. Buy this book now! It's well worth it.

A Journey Into the Unknown-A Love Story., 23 May 2004
Sue Miller veers away from her normal fiction, to write this wonderful cathartic testament to her dearly beloved father. Miller sets the scene by allowing the reader to delve deeply into her fathers academic and vibrant past, which later, when her father is cruelly assaulted by the onset of demntia,allows the reader to compare the person he was, to the person he has now become.The book is a text book in disguise,mixing statistical evidence with personal perceptions of the progression of this disease-Alzheimers. Miller cleverly mixes humour with sadness and also shares with the reader her own thoughts and emotions, not only about her father's decline, but about how the disease is ultimately affecting all those who surround her.

An excellent new resource for cancer nursing, 10 Jun 2007
I have the privilege of knowing both editors personally but would not hesitate to criticise constructively if deserved! This is a great little book rather like the small book of all things medical written for doctors. Covers all the essentials of cancer nursing in an almost pocket sized book. All info easily found in a hurry and understood by both experienced and not so experienced cancer nurses. A wealth of knowledgeable contributors makes this a "must have" in personal libraries as well as an "at hand" resource in clinical areas delivering all aspects of cancer nursing care. Well done Mike and Dave.......a very nice feather for your caps!

Every family should own one!, 11 May 2007
A very readable book on a very difficult subject that affects us all sooner or later. Good advice about keeping the communication channels open and looking at the positive side and even the amusing incidents and remarks not always easy to appreciate when one is dealing with a problem. I was partcularily moved by the chapter on "Mental Disorders" - great practical advice and useful addresses. Many thanks for this book, perhaps you have another one up your sleeve!

Read it before it is too late, 26 Mar 2007
This is a great practical guide to the issues that you are likely to face, with all the details as to what help and services are available, who qualifies and how to get them, conveniently listed at the end of each chapter.
But much more than that, the book gives the real life, human perspective on all these issues. It doesn't give irritatingly obvious advice or patronise the reader. It makes you think for ages after you read it.
Don't just read it when you are at crisis point with your parents, read it while they are still able to run faster than your children and make them and your siblings read it too. But keep it for the crisis too!

Competent administrative focus, 25 Oct 2005
This is an useful guide for UK college staff working directly with AS students. It is quite administratively focused, and consequently of more use to staff than students. The language is also directed more at counsellors and support staff than students (hence my four stars). Nevertheless there are helpful overviews of AS, college services and several photocopiable forms for collecting information (these may have to be tailored to fit with Institutional policies). The text in the book, once references and further information sections are ignored, is just over ninety pages.

Says very little, 25 Oct 2008
I purchased this book on the basis of the reviews here, as Lean Healthcare is currently in favour, and I wanted to find out something about it. Having read this book, I feel I have learned nothing whatsoever.
Even calling it a book is generous, as the text is only 87 pages (it begins on p.7, and ends on p.94). A lot of this consists of lists with bullet points, which means they get away with saying even less per page. It then talks in vague terms about why projects fail, without giving any explanation of what "Lean" actually is. If you want to know this, they suggest you pay out for another one of their books, called "Lean for Practitioners". I really dispise this tactic of deliberately not covering vital information, so that the reader then has to purchase another book in order to get the whole picture. Only, I guarantee you won't, because that book will also leave out something vital, for which you need to buy another one of their pamphlets.

I now need to buy another book on the subject as I gained nothing from reading this one, other than the knowledge that I should avoid these authors in future.

Interestingly, the uniformly glowing reviews here of this book are all from people who have not reviewed any other products. Make of that what you will.

Short and Clear, 14 May 2008
A very clear, easy to read guide about what Lean is and how to make it work in the challenging environment that is the UK HealthCare sector. Lots of practical tips for doing it right and avoiding Lean being just another short lived improvement initiative. Anyone who is interested in making significant improvements to healthcare services really ought to read this.

Sound practical application of Lean in healthcare, 06 May 2008
An excellent read. Very practical, hands on experience with insights into implementing lean.

Well written easy to read and jargon free. Helped me to identify what I need to do to keep my programme going and resolve what had gone wrong before.

The section on CRITICAl was exceptionally helpful.

Thanks Mark and Simon.

A very good read, 25 Apr 2008
There are loads of lean books around but this one is a bit special. It specifically addresses the health care sector and it is written by a couple of chaps who really do seem to understand lean and clearly have had a lot of experience in the health care sector. I like the way they address the mechanics of lean as well as the people issues. As they explain, successful, sustained lean is much more than applying the lean toolkit. Buy this book now! It's well worth it.

A Journey Into the Unknown-A Love Story., 23 May 2004
Sue Miller veers away from her normal fiction, to write this wonderful cathartic testament to her dearly beloved father. Miller sets the scene by allowing the reader to delve deeply into her fathers academic and vibrant past, which later, when her father is cruelly assaulted by the onset of demntia,allows the reader to compare the person he was, to the person he has now become.The book is a text book in disguise,mixing statistical evidence with personal perceptions of the progression of this disease-Alzheimers. Miller cleverly mixes humour with sadness and also shares with the reader her own thoughts and emotions, not only about her father's decline, but about how the disease is ultimately affecting all those who surround her.

Caring help for carers., 02 Jun 2003
This book is essential reading for any carer of someone with failing memory. We have, in this book, the shared experience of a carer's professional knowledge of physiological, psychological and practical expertise in a role that may take many of us by surprise but can be a challenge that could enhance the lives of both the carer and, the person they are caring for.

An excellent new resource for cancer nursing, 10 Jun 2007
I have the privilege of knowing both editors personally but would not hesitate to criticise constructively if deserved! This is a great little book rather like the small book of all things medical written for doctors. Covers all the essentials of cancer nursing in an almost pocket sized book. All info easily found in a hurry and understood by both experienced and not so experienced cancer nurses. A wealth of knowledgeable contributors makes this a "must have" in personal libraries as well as an "at hand" resource in clinical areas delivering all aspects of cancer nursing care. Well done Mike and Dave.......a very nice feather for your caps!

Every family should own one!, 11 May 2007
A very readable book on a very difficult subject that affects us all sooner or later. Good advice about keeping the communication channels open and looking at the positive side and even the amusing incidents and remarks not always easy to appreciate when one is dealing with a problem. I was partcularily moved by the chapter on "Mental Disorders" - great practical advice and useful addresses. Many thanks for this book, perhaps you have another one up your sleeve!

Read it before it is too late, 26 Mar 2007
This is a great practical guide to the issues that you are likely to face, with all the details as to what help and services are available, who qualifies and how to get them, conveniently listed at the end of each chapter.
But much more than that, the book gives the real life, human perspective on all these issues. It doesn't give irritatingly obvious advice or patronise the reader. It makes you think for ages after you read it.
Don't just read it when you are at crisis point with your parents, read it while they are still able to run faster than your children and make them and your siblings read it too. But keep it for the crisis too!

Competent administrative focus, 25 Oct 2005
This is an useful guide for UK college staff working directly with AS students. It is quite administratively focused, and consequently of more use to staff than students. The language is also directed more at counsellors and support staff than students (hence my four stars). Nevertheless there are helpful overviews of AS, college services and several photocopiable forms for collecting information (these may have to be tailored to fit with Institutional policies). The text in the book, once references and further information sections are ignored, is just over ninety pages.

Says very little, 25 Oct 2008
I purchased this book on the basis of the reviews here, as Lean Healthcare is currently in favour, and I wanted to find out something about it. Having read this book, I feel I have learned nothing whatsoever.
Even calling it a book is generous, as the text is only 87 pages (it begins on p.7, and ends on p.94). A lot of this consists of lists with bullet points, which means they get away with saying even less per page. It then talks in vague terms about why projects fail, without giving any explanation of what "Lean" actually is. If you want to know this, they suggest you pay out for another one of their books, called "Lean for Practitioners". I really dispise this tactic of deliberately not covering vital information, so that the reader then has to purchase another book in order to get the whole picture. Only, I guarantee you won't, because that book will also leave out something vital, for which you need to buy another one of their pamphlets.

I now need to buy another book on the subject as I gained nothing from reading this one, other than the knowledge that I should avoid these authors in future.

Interestingly, the uniformly glowing reviews here of this book are all from people who have not reviewed any other products. Make of that what you will.

Short and Clear, 14 May 2008
A very clear, easy to read guide about what Lean is and how to make it work in the challenging environment that is the UK HealthCare sector. Lots of practical tips for doing it right and avoiding Lean being just another short lived improvement initiative. Anyone who is interested in making significant improvements to healthcare services really ought to read this.

Sound practical application of Lean in healthcare, 06 May 2008
An excellent read. Very practical, hands on experience with insights into implementing lean.

Well written easy to read and jargon free. Helped me to identify what I need to do to keep my programme going and resolve what had gone wrong before.

The section on CRITICAl was exceptionally helpful.

Thanks Mark and Simon.

A very good read, 25 Apr 2008
There are loads of lean books around but this one is a bit special. It specifically addresses the health care sector and it is written by a couple of chaps who really do seem to understand lean and clearly have had a lot of experience in the health care sector. I like the way they address the mechanics of lean as well as the people issues. As they explain, successful, sustained lean is much more than applying the lean toolkit. Buy this book now! It's well worth it.

A Journey Into the Unknown-A Love Story., 23 May 2004
Sue Miller veers away from her normal fiction, to write this wonderful cathartic testament to her dearly beloved father. Miller sets the scene by allowing the reader to delve deeply into her fathers academic and vibrant past, which later, when her father is cruelly assaulted by the onset of demntia,allows the reader to compare the person he was, to the person he has now become.The book is a text book in disguise,mixing statistical evidence with personal perceptions of the progression of this disease-Alzheimers. Miller cleverly mixes humour with sadness and also shares with the reader her own thoughts and emotions, not only about her father's decline, but about how the disease is ultimately affecting all those who surround her.

Caring help for carers., 02 Jun 2003
This book is essential reading for any carer of someone with failing memory. We have, in this book, the shared experience of a carer's professional knowledge of physiological, psychological and practical expertise in a role that may take many of us by surprise but can be a challenge that could enhance the lives of both the carer and, the person they are caring for.

A timely reminder for everyone, 25 Oct 2006
I must admit that when I first saw this book I thought it wouldn't be relevant to me for a few years, my parents are only in their 60s and decisions about their care seem a long way off. But the more I read, the more I realised that it's vital to consider the issues raised in this book before any problems arise and emotions take over. What makes this book essential reading is the relaxed, funny and incredibly clear way in which it deals with complex emotional and practical issues. It's like having a crystal clear explanation of your options from a good friend who's been there and done it. Highly recommended.

What shall we do with mother, 10 Jun 2006
When I read this book I laughted and cried in equal measure. A wonderful book, which I wish Rosie Staal had written a few years ago when my mother first showed signs of being dependent on me. It make me see that I am far from alone, and there are many out there whose situation is far worse. The book also made me face up to my hidden fears about my mother's health. It gave lots of useful advice, even for someone like me with a stubborn parent. I am now passing the book to my daughters for them to read - to give them ideas on how to cope if I become dependent on them when I'm elderly!

An excellent new resource for cancer nursing, 10 Jun 2007
I have the privilege of knowing both editors personally but would not hesitate to criticise constructively if deserved! This is a great little book rather like the small book of all things medical written for doctors. Covers all the essentials of cancer nursing in an almost pocket sized book. All info easily found in a hurry and understood by both experienced and not so experienced cancer nurses. A wealth of knowledgeable contributors makes this a "must have" in personal libraries as well as an "at hand" resource in clinical areas delivering all aspects of cancer nursing care. Well done Mike and Dave.......a very nice feather for your caps!

Every family should own one!, 11 May 2007
A very readable book on a very difficult subject that affects us all sooner or later. Good advice about keeping the communication channels open and looking at the positive side and even the amusing incidents and remarks not always easy to appreciate when one is dealing with a problem. I was partcularily moved by the chapter on "Mental Disorders" - great practical advice and useful addresses. Many thanks for this book, perhaps you have another one up your sleeve!

Read it before it is too late, 26 Mar 2007
This is a great practical guide to the issues that you are likely to face, with all the details as to what help and services are available, who qualifies and how to get them, conveniently listed at the end of each chapter.
But much more than that, the book gives the real life, human perspective on all these issues. It doesn't give irritatingly obvious advice or patronise the reader. It makes you think for ages after you read it.
Don't just read it when you are at crisis point with your parents, read it while they are still able to run faster than your children and make them and your siblings read it too. But keep it for the crisis too!

Competent administrative focus, 25 Oct 2005
This is an useful guide for UK college staff working directly with AS students. It is quite administratively focused, and consequently of more use to staff than students. The language is also directed more at counsellors and support staff than students (hence my four stars). Nevertheless there are helpful overviews of AS, college services and several photocopiable forms for collecting information (these may have to be tailored to fit with Institutional policies). The text in the book, once references and further information sections are ignored, is just over ninety pages.

Says very little, 25 Oct 2008
I purchased this book on the basis of the reviews here, as Lean Healthcare is currently in favour, and I wanted to find out something about it. Having read this book, I feel I have learned nothing whatsoever.
Even calling it a book is generous, as the text is only 87 pages (it begins on p.7, and ends on p.94). A lot of this consists of lists with bullet points, which means they get away with saying even less per page. It then talks in vague terms about why projects fail, without giving any explanation of what "Lean" actually is. If you want to know this, they suggest you pay out for another one of their books, called "Lean for Practitioners". I really dispise this tactic of deliberately not covering vital information, so that the reader then has to purchase another book in order to get the whole picture. Only, I guarantee you won't, because that book will also leave out something vital, for which you need to buy another one of their pamphlets.

I now need to buy another book on the subject as I gained nothing from reading this one, other than the knowledge that I should avoid these authors in future.

Interestingly, the uniformly glowing reviews here of this book are all from people who have not reviewed any other products. Make of that what you will.

Short and Clear, 14 May 2008
A very clear, easy to read guide about what Lean is and how to make it work in the challenging environment that is the UK HealthCare sector. Lots of practical tips for doing it right and avoiding Lean being just another short lived improvement initiative. Anyone who is interested in making significant improvements to healthcare services really ought to read this.

Sound practical application of Lean in healthcare, 06 May 2008
An excellent read. Very practical, hands on experience with insights into implementing lean.

Well written easy to read and jargon free. Helped me to identify what I need to do to keep my programme going and resolve what had gone wrong before.

The section on CRITICAl was exceptionally helpful.

Thanks Mark and Simon.

A very good read, 25 Apr 2008
There are loads of lean books around but this one is a bit special. It specifically addresses the health care sector and it is written by a couple of chaps who really do seem to understand lean and clearly have had a lot of experience in the health care sector. I like the way they address the mechanics of lean as well as the people issues. As they explain, successful, sustained lean is much more than applying the lean toolkit. Buy this book now! It's well worth it.

A Journey Into the Unknown-A Love Story., 23 May 2004
Sue Miller veers away from her normal fiction, to write this wonderful cathartic testament to her dearly beloved father. Miller sets the scene by allowing the reader to delve deeply into her fathers academic and vibrant past, which later, when her father is cruelly assaulted by the onset of demntia,allows the reader to compare the person he was, to the person he has now become.The book is a text book in disguise,mixing statistical evidence with personal perceptions of the progression of this disease-Alzheimers. Miller cleverly mixes humour with sadness and also shares with the reader her own thoughts and emotions, not only about her father's decline, but about how the disease is ultimately affecting all those who surround her.

Caring help for carers., 02 Jun 2003
This book is essential reading for any carer of someone with failing memory. We have, in this book, the shared experience of a carer's professional knowledge of physiological, psychological and practical expertise in a role that may take many of us by surprise but can be a challenge that could enhance the lives of both the carer and, the person they are caring for.

A timely reminder for everyone, 25 Oct 2006
I must admit that when I first saw this book I thought it wouldn't be relevant to me for a few years, my parents are only in their 60s and decisions about their care seem a long way off. But the more I read, the more I realised that it's vital to consider the issues raised in this book before any problems arise and emotions take over. What makes this book essential reading is the relaxed, funny and incredibly clear way in which it deals with complex emotional and practical issues. It's like having a crystal clear explanation of your options from a good friend who's been there and done it. Highly recommended.

What shall we do with mother, 10 Jun 2006
When I read this book I laughted and cried in equal measure. A wonderful book, which I wish Rosie Staal had written a few years ago when my mother first showed signs of being dependent on me. It make me see that I am far from alone, and there are many out there whose situation is far worse. The book also made me face up to my hidden fears about my mother's health. It gave lots of useful advice, even for someone like me with a stubborn parent. I am now passing the book to my daughters for them to read - to give them ideas on how to cope if I become dependent on them when I'm elderly!

Myotonic Dystrophy: The Facts, 23 Jun 2003
This is a really good book, after many hours spent searching the web etc. it was a great relief to find a book that put all the aspects of myotonic dystrophy in a clear and understandable way. I would recommend this book to anyone who has or knows someone with myotonic dystrophy.