| James Fitzjames Fraser West, FRCS (1833-83): his involvement in Birmingham's local medical societies and the role they played in his life. | |
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PMID: 18463060 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Professional institutions played an important role in the life of Birmingham surgeon James FF West and his colleagues. West held office in the Birmingham Medical Institute, the Midland Medical Society, the Birmingham Medical Benevolent Society and the local branch of the British Medical Association. He was an energetic and active participant who helped promote the principles and maintain the usefulness of the societies with which he was involved. Societies came into existence mostly thanks to the generosity and endeavours of those they served, and exclusivity was both jealously guarded and challenged. Spreading expertise through debate and fostering social intercourse was the raison d'être of most of Birmingham's societies but, when less fortunate colleagues needed support, the Birmingham Medical Benevolent Society was not the only society to provide it. |
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Authors:
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Geraldine M Goodman |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Biography; Historical Article; Journal Article; Portraits |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of medical biography Volume: 16 ISSN: 0967-7720 ISO Abbreviation: J Med Biogr Publication Date: 2008 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-05-08 Completed Date: 2008-06-06 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9308895 Medline TA: J Med Biogr Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 13-20 Citation Subset: IM; Q |
Affiliation:
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g.m.goodman@blueyonder.co.uk |
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Academies and Institutes
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history* Great Britain History, 19th Century Societies, Medical / history* |
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Personal Name Subject:
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James Fitzjames Fraser West |
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