100 Notable Names from General Practice

100 Notable Names from General Practice

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Publisher's Synopsis

This fascinating book presents 100 biographies of general practitioners, the majority of whom have made key contributions to the development of general practice and medicine, but also some who have influenced society through engineering, literature, music, politics, sport and other fields. Organised into four different time periods and with key themes in each, the reader will gain an insight into the background of these individuals and what led to their decision to enter the speciality, discover their successes and occasional failures, while also learning about significant events in the history of general practice, medical education, medical politics, medical research, the Royal College of General Practitioners and society as a whole.

Key features:

 Highly readable and visual introduction to the history of general practice

 Includes 100 biographies of a variety of general practitioners from 1640 to the present day

 Describes both successes and failures in the development of the specialty and how these have helped direct and shape current clinical practice

 Key themes covered include academia and research, medical education, medical politics and society

 Ideal for anyone wishing to gain a broader insight into the history of this important specialty, as well as those interested in medical biography

Written in an accessible style, and illustrated throughout, the book is an invaluable guide for academics, doctors or students with a special interest in general practice, medical education, medical history or social history.

Book information

ISBN: 9781498751988
Publisher: CRC Press
Imprint: CRC Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 610.695092241
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 320
Weight: 774g
Height: 251mm
Width: 171mm
Spine width: 16mm