This work offers a practical introduction to management for doctors in any kind of management role, including those preparing for their first consultant post and for those moving into more senior medical management posts. Advice is given in the context of the provision of mental health services within the English National Health Service, but the book's guidelines will also be useful to those working in all areas of medicine and in different health systems. An introductory chapter explains the difference between administration, management, and leadership, and outlines core competencies of managers and leaders. A framework is presented for understanding the managerial component of any medical job. The rest of the book offers advice for aligning personal goals with the organization, people and organization skills, improving quality, and achieving a balance between work and life. Learning features include exercises, summary charts, and case examples. Wattis and Curran are professors of old age psychiatry at the University of Huddersfield, UK. The book is distributed in the US by BookMasters. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)