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This definitive reference offers detailed analyses of more than thirty medical and dental specialties and their respective space planning requirements. New to the third edition is coverage of new medical specialties including reproductive enhancement, LASIX eye surgery, breast care centers, larger ambulatory centers, and medical oncology. It also offers up-to-date information on digital technology-electronic medical records, digital imaging, diagnostic instruments, and networked communications-and how it impacts the design of medical and dental facilities. You'll also find out about recent changes in regulatory agency reviews of office-based surgery practices and ADA compliance.
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Excelent source of information.......2006-05-08
this book is excenlent describes the medicasl procedures and what spaces to design for them, covers radiology, surgical suites, nuclear medicne and medical spaces for dentist it was a big help , an it even comes with plant layouts that you can really see how the facilities work!
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Chicago was the nation's deadliest city in 2001, recording 666 homicides. For lawyers in the Cook County Public Defender's Office Murder Task Force, that meant a steady flow of new clients. Eight out of ten people arrested for murder in Chicago are represented by public defenders. They're assigned the most challenging and seemingly hopeless cases, yet they always fight to win.
One of those lawyers is Marijane Placek, a snakeskin boot-wearing, Shakespeare-quoting nonconformist whose courtroom bravado and sharp legal skills have made her a well-known figure around the courthouse. When an ex-convict was arrested on charges of killing a Chicago police officer that deadly year, Placek got the high-profile case, and her defense forms the hub around which the book's narrative revolves.
Veteran journalist Kevin Davis reveals the compelling true story of a team of battle-scarred lawyers fighting against all odds. Unflinching, gripping, and full of surprises, Defending the Damned is an unforgettable human story and engaging courtroom drama where life and death hang in the balance. Davis explores the motives that compel these lawyers to come to work in this dark corner of the criminal justice system and exposes their insular and often misunderstood world.
This groundbreaking work comes at a time when the country has seen how wrongful convictions have slipped through the system, that innocent people have been sent to death row, and that some police have lied or coerced suspects into confessing to crimes they did not commit. Such flaws drive these public defenders even harder to do their jobs, providing scrutiny to a long ignored and often broken system.
Davis's reporting offers an unvarnished account of public defenders as never seen before. A powerful melding of courtroom drama and penetrating truecrime journalism, Defending the Damned is narrative nonfiction at its finest.
Customer Reviews:
Good writer,didn't like the book though.......2007-08-05
I usually don't go for this kind of reading.Meaning I love true crime books,police books,etc.I don't have much sympathy for child murdering,violent evil people and defense attorneys trying to represent them and paint them in a better light with excuses.I know that is the job of a defense lawyer,I know everyone has a right to representation.Midway through the book,even though it is very well written.It just seemed to me nothing but excuses for the horrible criminals in the book.After the half way point,I threw the book out.
what could be worse than being convicted of a crime you didn't commit?.......2007-07-18
"Defending the Damned" takes dead aim on a problem that plagues the American criminal justice system - the conviction of the innocent.
Sometimes, defendants are convicted because they don't have the resources to mount a complete defense.
Even worse, however, they are sometimes convicted because the prosecutor has hidden evidence which would lead to a not guilty verdict.
There is significant documentation of such improper convictions, in a series by the Chicago Tribune, in a study by Columbia Law School, and especially in the marvelous work of Barry Scheck and his colleagues in the Innocence Project (see Actual Innocence: When Justice Goes Wrong and How to Make it Right).
It is a serious blemish on the American criminal justice system that too many prosecutors abuse their power, and get away with it.
My second novel,A Good Conviction, tells the story of a young man wrongfully convicted in a high profile Central Park murder, brought about by a prosecutor who knew the defendant was actually innocent and hid the exculpatory evidence that would have led to a not guilty verdict.
Several prosecutors and appeals attorneys helped me with the legal aspects of a Brady appeal in New York State, and all of them agreed that what I portrayed was both realistic and all too possible.
Readers have found it to be fast paced, exciting, and heartbreaking.
Dan Slepian, network producer of many crime and legal news shows, says ... "Having spent countless hours working with detectives, courts, attorneys, and wrongly convicted inmates I was most impressed with how well researched and accurate your narrative was. You really nailed it. In addition, it was a great read."
Judge (ret.) Leslie Crocker Snyder, former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney, first sex crimes prosecutor in the U.S., (see 25 to Life: The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth) says ... "A Good Conviction is a well written, well paced, and fascinating tale of prosecutorial abuse in the Manhattan DA's office. Makes one wonder how many other times something like this has occurred and just how high the abuse is actually sanctioned."
Michael Radelet, one of the authors of In Spite Of Innocence: Erroneous Convictions in Capital Cases, a study of over 400 cases of persons wrongly convicted of crimes carrying the death penalty says ... "A Good Conviction is an unusually gripping story of an erroneous conviction and the passionate fight to correct that injustice. Weinstein's account of what a bad prosecutor does to Joshua Blake provides a frightening and realistic parallel to many of the true life cases we documented in our study."
LEW WEINSTEIN
Fast read... with some gory details.......2007-07-08
Kevin Davis presents a side to the justice system - and of society - that does not generally receive positive public attention. I think he relates the facts fairly, and paints an almost comprehensive view of the characters who work at the CCPDO. I cannot claim a lack of bias and / or prejudice (since I work there as well), but overall I think the lawyers who work on Homocide Task Force are some of the best in the country, and I am proud to call them my colleagues. Best of all, they are great storytellers, humanists, and try to make a broken system work as best it can.
Focus Too Narrow.......2007-06-21
I'm an incoming law school student this fall after a few years teaching elementary school and I'm considering entering the fray of public defender work after I put in my three years of academic time. Hence, I eagerly bought this book hoping it would give me some insight to this sector of the profession because I am attending school in Illinois and assume I'll practice within the state someday.
However, I was saddened to learn that the book focuses merely on Cook County's "Murder Task Force." Essentially, this is a group of public defenders who defend those indigents charged with murder--a high percentage of whom are worthless trash... those speedily deserved of painful executions.
The author should have instead focused on the work of public defenders who do misdemeanor and lower class felony defense--the attorneys who have an actual shot at saving lives worth living.
Subhuman cop killers do indeed deserve a superb defense at trial. However, after conviction they are lost causes in my opinion. Public defenders that can play social worker as well as attorney and give people a second shot at life are the real heroes.
Attorneys who defend indigents who dismember and deep fry their infant children are not.
The author focused on the "Murder Task Force" because murder is a sexy topic. He chose this writing path because he wanted ultimately to sell a book. In the process, he gave up the opportunity to show what it is really like on the inside of the Cook County Public Defender's Office.
Technically speaking--the book isn't poorly written. However, the progression of events in the book is haphazard and includes mention of several smaller cases mixed in with the one big case on which he chose to focus the book. It seemed to me like the author wanted to really write a book about the cop killer case and threw in some extra jibbrish about other cases just to beef up the book he ended up with.
I recommend this book for anyone considering PD work, just don't get your hopes up concerning the insight you'll receive from such.
Totally riveting: the story of those who defend society's worst - and the rest of us.......2007-06-17
Few people leave any lasting mark on the world, their lives soon forgotten. Kevin Davis, with this singular book, will be remembered long after his life is over. It may seem overwrought to compare "Defending The Damned" with, say, "All Quiet On The Western Front", but after you've read Davis's book, you'll see the comparison is very apt.
Davis takes us deep into a world that the vast majority of us will thankfully never have the opportunity to experience directly. It is the world of those who labor on the Murder Task Force of the Cook County [Illinois] Public Defender's Office. Here a small group of men and women, lawyers investigators and others, daily protect the legal rights of some of the foulest creatures to walk the face of the earrh. A mother who cuts up the corpse of her freshly murdered infant and deep-fries the parts. A man who gets his natural daughter pregnant and than beats her to death.
As one of the lawyers asks "How do you come home and explain that you just saved the life of a serial killer who smoked crack and murdered three women?"
Kevin Davis does an incredible job of explaining just that. He profiles several of the lawyers and their helpers who fighr every day to protect the legal rights of the accused - - - an incredibly important job that few people appreciate - - - and then try to keep the state from executing those of their clients who are found guilty of murder.
I am a proponent of capital punishment: those who murder deserve to die in return. It is only just. But I have a caveat: capital punishment should only be imposed when the accused has received a truly full and impartial trial, represented by highly competent counsel and provided with all the resources so readily available to the state, such as expert witnesses. Effectively this means capital punishment, in my opinion, is rarely acceptable.
There either been a spate of books lately on the criminal justice system or I've simply been reading more of what's available. Davis's work ties for a mythical first place with David Feige's "Indefensible: One Lawyer's Journey into the Inferno of American Justice". Davis's book provides an overview of life in the public defender's office, while Feige provides first-hand perspective from a former public defender. Both are to be read by anyone interested in the criminal justice system.
John Grisham provides a terrifying narrative of whar happens when the criminal justice system fails in "The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town".
Finally, the old-time liberal view of blame the victim and society is on display in Steve Bogira's "Courtroom 302: A Year Behind the Scenes in an American Criminal Courthouse".
Davis doesn't bring an axe to grind. He reports on the everyday work of public defenders like Marijane Placek, who comes across as an eccentric who is absolutely dedicated to the ideals of Americsn justice. Davis also give fair hearings to the prosecutors, judges, victims and their families and the murderers themselves. It is truly a tour de force rarely seen these days. The objective reporter telling the story.
There isn't a page in the book that isn't in some way compelling. Kevin Davis need never write another book: his reputation is made with "Defending The Damned".
There will be many people who find the work of Marijane Placek and her colleagues in the public defender's office to be reprehensible: their business is to defend some of the most vile people imaginable. The truth is that their work must not only be respected, but must be appreciated for these men and women are protecting the Constitutional rights of all of us when they vigorously defend the rights of these reprehensible people. Why they do it, what motivates them, what keeps them in the fray is what Kevin Davis describes so well. Never overtly stated, but always present is also the message that when these public defenders fight to protect the rights of the worst among us, they are also protecting our rights.
"Defending The Damned" is simply a must-read.
Jerry
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Practical suggestions for reducing paperwork and stress while increasing profit. This practical, strategy-filled book provides readers with information on the basics of private practice: how to cut overhead costs, simplify insurance paperwork, manage appointments, handle billing, and implement client policies. Essential reading for new and seasoned therapists alike, no practitioner in private practice should be without the advice offered here.
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useful advice for many practices.......2006-05-27
Much of the advice in the book is applicable to any professional who wants to start her own practice. Not necessarily restricted to mental health workers. She offers useful tips in many mundane details of getting started and also in minimising your costs. The latter is vital, especially if you are starting a new practice of your own, and probably will have to carefully watch expenditure.
The extended discussion about dealing with insurance companies probably understates the amount of effort [paperwork] required in actually getting reimbursed.
Excellent guide to starting a practice.......2006-02-21
Forget the fact that the author is a psychologist. Do not let that dissuade you from purchasing this book if you are not in the mental health care field. Perhaps 98% of the information is applicable to any health care provider wanting to establish a private practice.
The book is filled with treasure. The first sections elaborate on where to look for a potential office/clinic, what questions to ask the prospective building manager (and when to ask them), and how to get an effective phone/voicemail system established. The section on cancellation policies alone is worth the price of the book, as are Dr. Hunt's examples of how to diplomatically pursue outstanding payments. She also devotes a sizable portion of the book to navigating the difficult realm of insurance. To put a human face to the book, Dr. Hunt showcases her past successes and failures (and those of her colleagues) in her first attempts at establishing a private practice.
This book is excellent -- very engaging and seldom boring, concise and pithy. It provokes a proactive spirit. It should be required reading for any health care worker fresh out of school, about to begin a private practice, and with little to no business experience.
Great on office practices and getting paid.......2006-02-14
I could have used a bit more on marketing, but really like this book. I bought it after "How to Survive and Thrive as a Therapist" which had more on the practice itself and not so much on the business end of things. A very helpful book and I am SO glad I bought it!
Essentials of Private Practice.......2005-09-15
Holly Hunt's book, Essentials of Private Practice has been helpful to me in setting up my private Coaching business.
I found the sections on setting up phone practices and cancellation policies especially helpful. I was able to avoid costly mistakes because of the experiences Holly Hunt shared.
In addition, the section on selecting an office helped me select the right office for me. Now I am moving into a successful Coaching business, that is efficient and effectively managed.
Important Contribution.......2004-11-21
I agee with the other reviewers completely. This book was engaging to read, clear, and the charts were practical. I enjoyed the authors use of her own experiences as well as the experiences of other practitioners. The narrative format created an interesting way to address sensitive issues and potentially difficult areas involved in practice. I found the book to address the delicate aspects of the relationship shared between clients and therapists and the issues that are the hardest with which to deal because they highlight that mental health work is about helping people and business, and how business, treatment and ethics are intertwined.
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Technology and Procedures for Administrative Professionals, 12E, maintains its objective of preparing users for the constant technological changes in today's workplace environment. Written with a strong theory approach, users will attain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed on the job. Covering topics such as communication, human relations, time management, and self-management, what sets this book apart from other office professional handbooks, is its primary focus on administrative personnel.
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Medical Office Procedures is a text-workbook that introduces and teaches medical assisting administrative tasks; teaches records management, medical communications, and scheduling skills; and describes procedures for preparing patients' charts and bills. Practice management and finances are also addressed. Multi-day simulations provide real-world experience with physician dictation.
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Dentistry's changing and so is practice management. This book is a home run for the transition from a solo managerial style to the total team concept. A must-read for the dentists and staff who wish to make it to the top two percent in their career field. Don't miss out on the practice management principles that guide this exciting journey day to day.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent reading. Very practical.......2007-05-13
The book is packed with practical information and hints on efficient running of a dental practice. I read the book in two days, not because it lacks substance but because it is riveting for any dental practitioner or staff wishing to improve patient service or striving for efficiency. I would have liked to see more on case presentation, and specific technics which aid in case acceptance but perhaps that was not the scope of this book.
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This new edition of Procedures for the Office Professional is designed to prepare the adminstrative professional to fulfill a challenging role in today's workplace. Employees must be able to adjust to a diversified workforce with emerging technologies and be prepared to function in an expanding and global marketplace. This book equips users to better handle these changes by providing instruction and activities directed toward technology, communication and human relations. With emphasis on creative thinking and lifelong learning, this book provides users with opportunities for unique solutions and ideas.
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This complete procedures manual for management of the dental office details step-by-step instructions for performing essential front office skills. Changing technology, managed health care, and federal regulations continue to have an impact on the dental office. The sixth edition is completely updated to reflect a contemporary paperless office along with HIPAA regulations featured throughout. A new Case Studies feature has been added to each chapter to help students apply knowledge to true-to-life situations. A practice management CD-ROM from EagleSoft/Patterson Dental Supply is bound into each text.
Customer Reviews:
A dental office manager must have!.......2003-12-25
This book is a must have for any dental office manager. Whether the office manager has dental background or not. I found it to be a great help in every aspect concerning front office to working with the hygienist and doctor. We incorporated many of the suggestions offered through reading the book.
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With contributions by more than 70 leading authorities on women's health! Addresses the range of health issues encountered by women throughout their lives!
WOMEN'S PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, 2nd Edition takes you beyond traditional obstetric and gynecologic medicine to update you on the complete health care needs of women of all ages. For office-based OB/GYNs looking to expand their practice into primary and preventive health care, this informative resource serves as an ideal reference.
Covers what you must know about ambulatory health care for women.
This meticulously revised edition offers thoughtful, balanced coverage on all aspects of care, including prevention; varying health care needs at different stages of women's lives; reproductive health and disorders of the reproductive system; general health; psychiatric and psychosocial issues, and common office diagnostic procedures. Throughout the text, the emphasis is on the role of physicians as educators and promoters of women's wellness.
New and revised chapters alert you to vital issues in women's health care.
In every chapter of WOMEN'S PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, 2nd Edition, you'll find updated and revised coverage, to keep you informed of important trends and developments. What's more, these all-new chapters address some of the most recent concerns and procedures relating to women's health today:
*Alternative Medicine
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*Treatment of Obesity
*Alcohol and Drug Use in Women
*Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
*Role of Fine Needle Aspiration in Clinical Practice
*Sexuality
*Lactation
*Genetic Testing
Plus, an expanded color plate section now offers double the amount of full-color illustrations! New ophthalmology and simple pathology illustrations enhance recognition and speed diagnosis of common disorders.
With its unique focus on ambulatory women's health care and its comprehensive coverage of all facets of women's health,
WOMEN'S PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, 2nd Edition, is essential reading for OB/GYNs who will be or have become primary care providers to their patients. Send now and put this helpful resource to work in your practice!
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