What They're Saying About The Death of Mammography
Rene' Jackson and Alberto Righi have produced a spellbinding 256-page volume that digs far beneath the surface of the “glossy veneer” typical of many books dealing with, and news media coverage of, breast cancer, mammography, and what the authors call the medical malpractice “lottery.” This book is sure to be welcomed warmly by some and criticized severely by others. This book is sure to call into question, if not cast doubt on, the “I’ll get a mammogram - - my breast cancer will be diagnosed early and I’ll be cured - - and if not, I’ll sue the radiologist” mentality.
—Leonard Berlin, M.D., F.A.C.R.
Chairman, Department of Radiology
Rush North Shore Medical Center
Illinois
The Death of Mammography presents the sobering realization that this most effective screening procedure for the diagnosis of breast cancer may become unavailable if unreasonable litigation and excessive jury awards force radiologists to abandon the field. The material in this well-researched volume is essential for all women and for medical professionals, so that they are prepared to take active roles in ensuring the continued availability of this life-saving imaging study.
—Ronald L. Eisenberg, M.D., J.D.,
author of Radiology and the Law (Springer)
The authors combine an outstanding expose on the history of medicine applicable to breast cancer and radiology, with an acute understanding of the legal process, describing in accurate and granular detail the legal process involved in medical liability jurisprudence. Ironically, it is a book I would recommend to any woman who has been diagnosed with or wants to understand more about breast cancer, even though it is a sharp critique of the failures of our medical liability system in the U.S. An enjoyable read, but one with dark and troubling implications, every mother should read, and every man with a mother, wife or daughter should read and heed the warning bells rung loudly and clearly by Ms. Jackson and Dr. Righi.
—John Thomas
President, Chief Development Officer
Cirrus Health
Texas
The current medical liability crisis endangers not just mammography, but every aspect of clinical care. The Death of Mammography by Rene' Jackson and Alberto Righi provides an explanation of the nature of this litigation crisis in the U.S. and its detrimental effect on access to care. The radiologist is certain to be humbled by the imperfection of imaging and find him or herself feeling empathetic to a colleague that has been involved in a medical lawsuit.
—Saurabh Jha (Fourth year resident in diagnostic radiology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia).
AuntMinnie.com contributing writer
January 24, 2006
Cream of the crop of American legal education.
—Representatives of the Associated Book Exhibit
Association of American Law Schools
Annual Conference
January 2006
Dr. Righi and Ms. Jackson cut through the challenging medical jargon to provide a clear comprehensive picture of the role of the mammogram in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, as well as the risks we are taking, especially with women's health, when it comes to medical malpractice litigation. It is an important work addressing a crucial issue in women's health. I highly recommend this book. And, after you've read it, share your copy with your congressman, senator, representative, or legislator. It's that important.
—Pamela Seay JD, Associate Professor, Division of Justice Studies
Florida Gulf Coast University
……..the U.S. legal system is out of control and is strangling sectors of healthcare that are critical to maintaining the welfare of our population.
This book is a must read for anyone wishing to understand the current malpractice crisis. With an aging population and fewer and fewer physicians choosing to enter high risk fields such as radiology, one couldn't ask for a more timely text. Ms. Jackson attempts to maintain balance in her explanations and reveals what attorneys do not want the populace to know. While medicine is not perfect, the only true winners in the current medical-legal landscape are the trial lawyers
—Jordan Barnett, MD FACEP FAAEM
Temple East Northeastern Hospital
Pennsylvania
Because I come from a high risk family, I really appreciate Rene's efforts on behalf of all women. It should be on the reading list for all health policy courses.
—Denise Heinemann, DrPH, RN
Dean College of Health Professions
Florida Gulf Coast University
Thank you, thank you for your efforts! We need to get this message out! You covered so many important areas so well.
—Debra Copit, MD, Director of Breast Imaging
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Pennsylvania
[The authors did] lots of work researching this important topic. Well-organized and hit critical areas under major topics.
—Priscilla Butler, Senior Director Breast Imaging Accreditation Programs – American College of Radiology.
……perfectly summarises the problem and provides some solutions as well - doctors really need to be put back in charge of healthcare. It is a profession after all and should not be controlled by non-accountable accountants or managers with non-medical "targets" to achieve.
—Dr Gert Lamprecht
Radiologist, New Zealand
Rene' Jackson, R.N., co-author of The Death of Mammography, outlines how the legal system has stacked the deck against mammography, creating a perfect storm of wily plaintiffs' attorneys, juries with unrealistic expectations, and mammography providers caught in the middle.
—Shalmali Pal
Senior Editor, AuntMinnie.com
Thank you for bringing this issue to the stage and spotlight.
—Barbara Sharp, MD
Radiologist, Jacksonville, FL
This well-researchedbook, co-authored by Rene Jackson, RN BSN MS andAlberto Righi, MD, provides a thoroughoverview of the history and treatment optionsfor breast cancer and gives a compellingaccount of why we may be losing our mosteffective screening procedure for providingearly diagnosis.
—Kathleen O’Connor
Book Reviewer & Author
Florida Writers Association
The Death of Mammography is a book that every health care professional needs to read. The book is an eye-opener into both the medical and legal sides of breast cancer, and serves as a first-rate reference manual.
—Joan Glacken, Ed.D.
College of Health Professions
Florida Gulf Coast University
