In this historical pamphlet excerpt, Peaslee and colleagues defend the Woman’s Hospital’s Medical Board against Dr. Sims’ accusations. They recount the events around his resignation, the board’s rules, and the notes and letters that followed.
This account frames a 19th‑century debate over professional conduct, board governance, and how hospitals publish and defend their records. It presents the authors’ perspective on misused statistics, accountability, and the limits of authority in medical institutions. Readers will see how clinical performance, administrative decisions, and personal reputations intersect in a tense professional dispute.
- Learn how hospital governance and physician conduct were debated in the late 1800s.
- See how the authors defend their record-keeping and challenge contested statistics.
- Understand how arguments about rules, resignations, and prestige shaped university hospital politics.
- Explore the tone and rhetoric used in public disputes within the medical profession of that era.
Ideal for readers of medical history, hospital administration, and 19th‑century professional culture, this edition offers insight into the era’s ethical and organizational questions.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a heated professional dispute that erupted within the hallowed halls of a prominent women's hospital in the 19th century. The author, a prominent physician of the time, recounts the events that led to his forced resignation, alleging that his colleagues conspired to undermine his reputation and ultimately remove him from his position. This dramatic narrative provides a rare glimpse into the power dynamics, rivalries, and ethical dilemmas that existed within the medical profession during a period of rapid advancement and change. The book unpacks the author's accusations of betrayal and misrepresentation, revealing a complex interplay of ambition, professional ethics, and the struggle for recognition within a competitive field. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the human cost of professional conflicts and the enduring struggle for control and authority within the world of medicine. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334625688_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 34 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.07 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1334625689
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