A Doctor's Line: Poetry and Prescriptions in Health and Healing - Rilegato

Calman, Kenneth C.

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ISBN 10: 1908737891 ISBN 13: 9781908737892

Casa editrice: Sandstone Pr Ltd, 2014

Riassunto

Through the centuries doctors have developed not only knowledge and experience, but also an understanding of feelings, emotions and ethical issues: the Science and the Art. Because of these parallel understandings they can learn the practices they need, and put them to use while ensuring the full involvement of the patient. In this book Professor Sir Kenneth Calman looks at public health and the practice of medicine, examining perceptively and with lively illustrations from the great names of Scottish literature, from the 18th century to the present day, the developing role of doctors in society and their relationship with their patients. Based on research for his M.Litt in Scottish literature thesis at Glasgow University, Kenneth Calman's A Doctor's Line is based on the idea of a 'commonplace' book for professionals, the public and patients.

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Recensione

'This is a quite delightful book that brings together medicine and literature in a fascinating exploration of Scotland s past. It is, quite simply, a triumph.' --Alexander McCall Smith

'An appealing mix ... this gentle volume will provide great pleasure.' --Lesley McDowell, The Herald

L'autore

Sir Kenneth Charles Calman (1941- ) was elected Chancellor of the University in 2006. He is a graduate who was appointed to the Cancer Research Chair of Oncology in 1974 and became Professor and Dean of Postgraduate Medical Education in 1984. He was awarded an honorary DSc in 1996. He graduated from the University BSc, MB ChB, PhD and MD and lectured in Surgery before his appointment to the Cancer Research Chair in 1974. In 1989 he was appointed Chief Medical Officer at the Scottish Office Home and Health Department. He was Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health in London from 1989 to 1991 and worked in the Department of Education and Science and its successors from 1991 until his appointment as Vice-Chancellor and Warden at the University of Durham in 1998. He was awarded a KCB in 1996.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Sandstone Pr Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1908737891
• ISBN 13: 9781908737892
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 342
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile