Originally published in 1976, this book surveys the development of medicine through history and examines how it has related to society and the climate of opinion at different times. The main discussion, based on broad experience in the UK and Australia is what medicine's place in the world should be and what its value to society is. Over the centuries, as medicine's scope and scale have increased, so has its philosophy. The author argues that neither medical science nor the traditional, pastoral qualities of medicine are necessarily of unquestioned value to society. The book is a valuable contribution to debate on the role of medical services, practitioners and their education throughout the world.
- 159 pages
- English
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The Value of Medicine
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Preface
- Table of Contents
- 1 From Magic towards Science
- 2 Schism between Religion and Nature Body and Mind
- 3 Charity Institutionalisation Materialism
- 4 Scientific Technological and Social Revolution
- 5 Mind returns to Medicine
- 6 Paradoxes in Medical Thought
- 7 Relief and Comfort. Utilitarianism
- 8 The Inconsistencies of Medicine and Society
- 9 Medical Education
- 10 Criticisms of Medical Education
- 11 Medicine the Commodity
- 12 The Value of Medicine
- 13 The Future
- 14 Trial Solutions?
- Select Bibliography of Modern Studies Used in the Preparation of this Book
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