Caring and Compassionate
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Caring and Compassionate

The Mater Children's Hospital 1931–2014

  1. 312 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Caring and Compassionate

The Mater Children's Hospital 1931–2014

About this book

A story of care, compassion, and community.

The Mater Children's Hospital in Brisbane, Australia, opened in 1931 thanks to the Sisters of Mercy. This book chronicles its 83-year history, from the Great Depression to its closure in 2014. Discover the triumphs and challenges faced by the hospital, shaped by the values of the Sisters of Mercy.

This scholarly work explores the hospital's unique personality, highlighting the contributions of nurses, doctors, administrators, and the families they served. It's a must-read for those interested in

  • the evolution of children's healthcare
  • the history of religious organizations in medicine
  • hospital administration
. Explore the legacy of compassionate care and medical advancements that defined the Mater Children's Hospital.

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Information

Publisher
University of Queensland Press
Year
2015
eBook ISBN
9780702257445
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Medical Theory, Practice & Reference

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-title page
  3. Title page
  4. Imprint page
  5. Contents
  6. Introduction
  7. Part One 1931 to 1950s
  8. Chapter 1 - A Pressing Need
  9. Chapter 2 – Realising the Dream
  10. Chapter 3 – Broader Horizons
  11. Part Two 1960s to 1970s
  12. Chapter 4 - Growth and Pressure
  13. Chapter 5 - Transition
  14. Chapter 6 - Phoenix Rising
  15. Chapter 7 - Future Visions
  16. Part Three 1980s to 1990s
  17. Chapter 8 - Celebration and Construction
  18. Chapter 9 - Dealing with Damage
  19. Chapter 10 - We Shall Not Be Moved
  20. Chapter 11 - Making Do
  21. Chapter 12 - Reaching Out
  22. Chapter 13 - Plans and Preparations
  23. Part Four The 2000s
  24. Chapter 14 - The Sparkling New Hospital in Stanley Street
  25. Chapter 15 - Transition: The Queensland Children’s Hospital
  26. Chapter 16 - Changing Childhoods Forever
  27. Vale Mater Children’s Hospital
  28. Acknowledgments
  29. Endnotes
  30. Brisbane Hospitals
  31. Index
  32. Picture section

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