Medical History Education for Health Practitioners

'Twenty-first century medicine is just the current stage of a never-ending journey oftremendous complexity. Those of us who are fortunate enough to practise in this day andage do so in ways that are themselves the results of huge changes over many centuries -advances in areas such as medication and surgical and imaging techniques and developmentsin our understanding of the human body and its attendant threats through genetics. Add tothat list the huge social and societal changes in public health, attitudes to illness and changesin ethical viewpoints, and we find ourselves at the current forefront of medical evolution butnowhere near the end of this particular journey.' From the Foreword by Paul LazarusThis fascinating book brings to life the history of medicine in Britain since 1600. Throughout the historical account the authors cover mainstream clinical issues but also makereference to the importance of literature and art, presenting a wide-ranging view of thepast. It also incorporates milestones in other cultures and epochs, where appropriate, for abalanced overview. The concise, self-contained sections are a joy to read and can be easily dipped into. Themajority of chapters include suggested questions for students, assisting group discussion. It is ideal for medical and healthcare course organisers, lecturers and tutors who require arapid resource of information in their subject area - be it cardiovascular disease, emergencymedicine or child protection - to provide context, interest and entertainment for theirstudents. It is also highly recommended as the basis for a programme of seminars on thehistory of medicine.