This book describes the evolution of the medical profession and how the role of the doctor and expectations of that role have changed over time. It examines developments in the light of both external influences such as the ageing population, patient attitudes and knowledge, government regulation, and internal changes such as the increasing knowledge base, advances in technology and changes in recruitment.
This book describes the evolution of the medical profession and how the role of the doctor and expectations of that role have changed over time. It examines developments in the light of both external influences such as the ageing population, patient attitudes and knowledge, government regulation, and internal changes such as the increasing knowledge base, advances in technology and changes in recruitment.