Eminent doctors: Their lives and their work; Vol. 2 of 2 by G. T. Bettany

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Author Bettany, G. T. (George Thomas), 1850-1891
Title Eminent doctors: Their lives and their work; Vol. 2 of 2
Original Publication United Kingdom: John Hogg,1885.
Note Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Addison, Bright, and the diseases which bear their names -- Liston, Syme, Lizars, and the newer surgery -- Baillie, Halford, Chambers, and Holland, the fashionable and courtly physicians -- Sir William Fergusson and conservative surgery -- Sir James Simpson and anæsthetics -- Sir Spencer Wells and ovariotomy -- Sir William Jenner, Budd, Murchison, and typhoid fever -- Sir Joseph Lister and antiseptic surgery -- Sir Thomas Watson, Sir Dominic Corrigan, Sir William Gull, and clinical medicine -- Sir James Paget and surgical pathology -- Williams, Stokes, and diseases of the chest -- Sir Henry Thompson and cremation -- Graves, Hughes Bennett, and clinical teaching -- Conolly, Maudsley, and mental diseases -- Eminent specialists: Sir Erasmus Wilson and skin diseases; Morell Mackenzie and throat diseases; Cobbold and internal parasites -- Eminent Specialists, continued: Sir W. Bowman, Brudenell Carter, and eye diseases; Toynbee, Hinton, and ear diseases -- Sir R. Christison, Swaine Taylor, and poison detection -- Parkes, Guy, Simon, and public health.
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Summary "Eminent Doctors: Their Lives and Their Work; Vol. 2 of 2" by G. T. Bettany is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the lives and contributions of notable medical professionals from the past, exploring their achievements and the evolution of medical practices. The book emphasizes the transition from traditional approaches to more innovative and effective medical treatments. The opening portion introduces Thomas Addison, a prominent physician known for his discovery of a disease that bears his name. It details his early life, education, and rise in the medical field, highlighting his dedication to understanding diseases through observation and diagnosis rather than relying solely on existing treatments. The passage also discusses his nuanced views on being a specialist and his broader contributions to various medical disciplines, including his development of clinical education at Guy’s Hospital. This portion sets the tone for a thorough exploration of pioneering figures in medicine, showcasing their impacts on the field and their enduring legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class R: Medicine
Subject Physicians -- Great Britain
Subject Medicine -- Great Britain -- History
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