Pharmacology for Medical Students

Laidlaw, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.P.F. and J. B. Stanton, M.A., M.B., F.R.C.P. (Pp. 133; illustrated, 40s). Edinburgh and London: E. & S. Livingstone, 1966. THIS book was written with the express purpose of advising physicians in the wards and outpatients departments of the type of patient in whom an EEG would be helpful from a diagnostic point of view. In this the authors have largely succeeded although the book will mainly be read by those who have a special interest in this investigation. This is unfortunate because if this book were widely and carefully read it would increase the experience of the referring physician and materially reduce the routine work of the EEG department. Many clinical situations are dealt with, explaining in what way an EEG may or may not be helpful. The text is clear and the figures and diagrams are of a high order, for what nowadays is a very reasonable price. J.H.D.M.