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Caring for the heart : Mayo Clinic and the rise of specialization /

This online resource weaves together the major developments in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease in the twentieth century, how the Mayo Clinic evolved from a family practice in Minnesota into one of the world's leading medical centres, and how the invention of new technologies and pr...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Fye, Bruce (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2015]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This online resource weaves together the major developments in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease in the twentieth century, how the Mayo Clinic evolved from a family practice in Minnesota into one of the world's leading medical centres, and how the invention of new technologies and procedures promoted specialisation among physicians and surgeons. Patient stories and media perspectives are included throughout, as are carefully chosen references that offer greater detail and additional perspectives.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xxvi, 672 pages) : illustrations, portraits
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199982363
0199982368