Title Victor Horsley : the world's first neurosurgeon and his conscience / Michael J. Aminoff

Published Cambridge ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, [2022]

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Description 1 online resource Summary Sir Victor Horsley (1857-1916) was a pioneer who shaped the development of neurosurgery and the direction of clinical medicine through his work with the British Medical Association, Medical Defence Union, and General Medical Council. Before the nervous system could be imaged, Horsley operated successfully on the brain and spinal cord, and performed palliative procedures on patients dying from brain tumours. Nevertheless, he became a social pariah due to his support for nationalised health insurance, child welfare and women's rights, amongst other causes. In this fascinating biography, leading neurologist Dr Michael J. Aminoff places Horsley's life and work in the context of the society in which he lived and explores his influence on the development of neurosurgery and social policies still in effect. The many underlying themes to the book include the interplay of science and politics, and the responsibility of physicians to themselves and for the welfare of society Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 24, 2022) Subject Horsley, Victor, Sir, 1857-1916 SUBJECT Horsley, Victor, Sir, 1857-1916 fast Subject Physicians -- Great Britain -- Biography Neurosurgeons -- Great Britain -- Biography Neurosurgeons Physicians Great Britain Genre/Form Biographies Biographies. Biographies. Form Electronic book ISBN 9781009071734 1009071734

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