We would like to congratulate Professor Aziz Sheikh, Chair of the Research and Documentation committee, on the publication of his new book  'Basic Skills in Statistics: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals'.

We are equally delighted that Professor Sheikh has mentioned ReDoc MCB in his titles and has also, on behalf of the MCB, arranged to send signed complimentary copies to Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer and HRH Prince of Wales.

Here are a few comments on Basic Skills in Statistics: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals from readers to give you an idea of the calibre of this book:

`The authors are to be congratulated for providing non-experts with such a clear introduction to statistics.'

From the foreword by Professor Philip Hannaford, Grampian Health Board Professor of Primary Care, University of Aberdeen

 `Packed full of useful key messages and an excellent glossary of terms, this should be an essential reference book for any budding researchers and anyone wishing to have a greater understanding of research papers.'

Monica Fletcher, Chief Executive, National Respiratory Training Centre

 `This easy-to-use book will open up a new world for those who have a blind spot for statistics. Using everyday examples, the authors bring to life statistical principles in a way that is relevant to clinicians and researchers alike.'

Professor Abdul Rashid Gatrad, OBE, Consultant Paediatrician, Manor Hospital, Walsall

 `Â…for anyone wishing to improve their understanding of evidence-based medicine and those involved in research.'

Mark Levy, Editor, Primary Care Respiratory Journal

 `I shall be making it obligatory reading for everyone in my research team and recommending it to anyone who seriously wants to understand the papers they are reading.'

David Price, GPIAG Professor of Primary Care Respiratory Medicine, University of Aberdeen

You can order copies of Basic Skills in Statistics: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals by Adrian Cook, Gopalakrishnan Netuveli and Aziz Sheikh, published by Class Publishers, 2004 @ £14.99.

Please see the external links section (to the right) to purchase the book or download the flyer.