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?Does the current practice of self-regulation in the health care field protect the public? Gross evaluates the available evidence and concludes that current licensing of health care providers by self-regulation has not safeguarded the public interest. ... Gross has written a comprehensive examination of professional licensure, drawing on the work of researchers from many different fields to make his text an interdisciplinary view of professional self-regulation, with specific emphasis on the health care field. A brief history of licensure is presented along with a discussion of the issues related to competency and quality of care. Alternatives to licensure are suggested, which Gross believes will improve public safety. This is an effective book on a very complex and important public issue. Gross has done a thorough job of evaluating the research on this subject and has included a very helpful bibliography. He challenges the professional establishment in a thoughtful manner. His concerns, data, and recommendations deserve careful review and consideration by anyone who has a professional interest in health care services. Strongly recommended for all libraries.?-Choice
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