This resource for health service managers and others responsible for performance evaluation addresses some of the reasons why doctors may fail to meet reasonable standards. Ten contributions from academics and practitioners in the UK describe factors (apart from clinical competence) that can adversely affect performance and discuss their prevention and mitigation. Sample topics include depression, alcohol abuse, cognitive impairment, sleep deprivation, and workplace culture. The volume summarizes the work of a group convened and sponsored by the UK's National Clinical Assessment Authority. Distributed in the U.S. by BookMasters. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)