The Care of Strangers: The Rise of America's Hospital System
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (866 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0801850827 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 456 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Excellent Perspective on the History of the Hospital System I read this book when I was considering returning to school for an MD. It gave me an excellent historical perspective on medicine in the US. A must for anyone interested in the history of medicine and in the changes taking place today in the health care system.. This is a seminal text on how germ theory, Amy L. Paul This is a seminal text on how germ theory, technology, physician empowerment, and the free market all converged to create the hospital industry.. History of hospitals Professor A good companion book to Starrs text on medicine. Of interest to someone in sociology field or health policy.Cons: none.
Nonetheless, the sophisticated (and affluent) patient can use this guide to identify the institution best suited to his or her needs anywhere in the country.Carol R. They do outline criteria for selection, but have omitted a number of noteworthy institutions. They include a statistical profile, a list of nationally known specialists on staff, specialty areas, research interests, and information on admissions policies and charges. Engrossing for general and informed readers. Bioethics Commission, TrentonCopyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. . Best Hospitals in America could almost be described as a Michelin Guide. The authors have selected more than 60 outstanding hospitals nationwide and have provided a thumbnail sketch of each facility. From Library Journal As hospitals are now an intrinsic part of health-care delivery, the information in Rosenberg's well-researched , carefully documented book may astonish readers. Glatt, N.J. More narrowly focused than Paul Starr's
Illustrated.. This widely acclaimed history traces every facet of the hospital's social and professional transformations. Many of today's obsessions with technology, rigid bureaucracy, and uncontrolled cost can be found in hospitals more than half a century ago
Monrad Professor in the Social Sciences and a professor of the history of science at Harvard University. He is the author of The Cholera Years: The United States in 1832, 1849, and 1866; The Care of Strangers: The Rise of America's Hospital System; and No Other Gods: On Science and American Social Thought. Rosenberg is the Ernest E. Charles E.