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The Formation of the Swiss Hospital System (1840–1960)

An Analysis of Surgeon-Modernisers in the Canton of Vaud

Pierre-Yves Donzé author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Springer Verlag, Singapore

Published:20th Aug '23

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This book offers an analysis of the formation of contemporary hospital systems between the mid-19th century and the mid-20th century. Based on extensive archival material and a broad international literature review, it focuses on the case of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, and uses a triple approach that discusses technological innovations, hospital management, and health policy. This research is a major contribution to the history of medicine which gives a unique overview of the formation of contemporary hospital systems.

ISBN: 9789811939136

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221 pages

1st ed. 2022