Gordon C. Cook

The Incurables Movement (eBook, PDF)

v. 4, Respiratory Disease, Mental Health, Diabetes, Dermatology

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This significant work records the history of the pioneering British Home and Hospital for Incurables, founded in 1861. It examines the social, political and medical climate through the years and charts the fascinating and important changes over this time.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 232
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. August 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781498795128
• Artikelnr.: 57447555

Autorenporträt

Cook, Gordon C.

Inhaltsangabe

The search for a first 'home' for the institution. Medical staff at Clapham
Rise. A royal patroness extraordinaire : Alexandra. The 'home' in early
years, and alterations to the Clapham Rise building. First patients at the
BHI. The move to Streatham in 1896. A seaside house at Margate. Later
buildings at Streatham, and additional property. A Royal Charter of
Incorporation, and strained relations with the RHI. The BHHI in two world
wars. The inter-war years. The National Health Service Act (1946). Medical
aspects of the Streatham years. Controversy. Financial matters. The home in
recent years.