Information team wins four awards for its publications
The LJMC Information team is celebrating receiving four commendations from the British Medical Association in the annual Medical Book and Patient Information Awards.
The winning titles were from the new series about CyberKnife treatment at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. Project manager for the production of the new leaflets was radiographer, Kerry Chapman. Other contributors included consultants and radiographers as well as patients.
The leaflet 'Guide for Patients having CyberKnife Treatment for Lung Cancer' was Highly Commended. The reviewer commented, "The style is straight-forward and easy to follow."
Three other leaflets were commended:
- Guide for Patients having CyberKnife Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
- Guide for Patients having CyberKnife Treatment for Prostate Cancer
- Guide for Patients having CyberKnife Treatment to the Brain
The BMA patient information award is part of the annual BMA medical book competition. It was established in 1997 to recognise quality in written patient information leaflets and small booklets.
Its aims are to encourage the production and dissemination of accessible, well-designed and clinically balanced materials which will enhance patients’ understanding of health issues and their ability to participate in decisions about their care.
The LJMC is delighted to receive this award which reflects the quality of the work of the Information team.
Last updated: November 24, 2011
