York, Alcuin, and Sir George Newman
J A Walker-Smith
The history of medicine can give insights into past achievements and provide knowledge even inspiration, a valuable commodity for young students all doctors. contribution Alcuin York to basic education, its appreciation by Sir George Newman, medical officer health first Chief Medical Officer the UK in 1919, is recalled. Newman's Quaker education at Bootham School, his views on main principles such an as well influence establishment are summarised. A liberal doctors important inspiration from may be one factor enhancing morale.
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