Doctors in the Great War

Doctors in the Great War

This book examines the role of the doctor in war, with reference to the Western front 1914-1918. It examines the system that was developed for recruiting medical officers, highlighting the tensions between civil and military needs, and the BMA's determination to protect the interests of the profession. Separate chapters deal with the position of medical students and the contribution of women doctors. The book looks at the training of doctors for war, and the differences that existed between military and civilian medicine. The Army's utilization of doctors is assessed in the context of contemporary accusations that its organization was wasteful and ignorant of the requirements of medical science. These issues are addressed through a discussion of evacuation procedures, the development of wound therapy and the provision for preventing and treating the diseases of war.

Country	USA
Author	Ian R. Whitehead
Binding	Paperback
EAN	9781783461745
Edition	Reprint
ISBN	1783461748
Label	Pen and Sword
Manufacturer	Pen and Sword
MPN	black & white illustrations, black & whi
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	224
PartNumber	black & white illustrations, black & whi
PublicationDate	2014-02-19
Publisher	Pen and Sword
ReleaseDate	2014-03-05
Studio	Pen and Sword

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