The Status of the Medical Profession in the State of New York offers a careful look at how doctors in 19th‑century New York shaped rules, ethics, and professional conduct. It examines the rise and critique of the code of ethics and what doctors did when faced with controversy inside and outside their associations.
Through contemporary speeches and debates, the work traces tensions between regular and irregular practitioners, the politics of medical societies, and the push to redefine professional responsibility. It shows how one state society recalibrated its stance and what that meant for daily practice, accountability, and the public trust.
Ideal for readers of medical history, professional ethics, and the evolution of medical institutions.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the status of the medical profession in the state of New York in the late 19th century. The author provides a detailed historical account of how, in 1806, the profession became a corporate body. They then explore how, despite the profession's early efforts to govern its own members, it faced increasing criticisms for failing to prevent the rise of irregular practitioners. The profession then turned to the Code of Ethics of the American Medical Association as a weapon to reassert control over its members and prevent sectarian medicine from taking hold. The author argues that this action was a grave error that gave rise to even greater conflict within the medical community. The book concludes that, despite these conflicts, the medical profession in New York state continued to grow and evolve, laying the groundwork for the modern medical system we have today. 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 9781334765520_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334765520
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334765520
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