Kirkcaldy, a psychotherapist in Germany who specializes in anxiety and depressive disorders and psychosomatic ailments, Shepard, a researcher in cardio-respiratory and exercise physiology in Canada, and Siefen, a child and adolescent psychiatrist in Germany, discuss the factors that make a good doctor, including understanding of cultural factors, the psyche, patient insights, physician assessments, and economic assessments of quality health care; personal qualities; medical student training and selection; and monitoring and maintenance of personal health. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
