The Formation of the Swiss Hospital System (1840–1960): An Analysis of Surgeon-Modernisers in the Canton of Vaud

By Pierre-Yves Donzé This book offers an analysis of the formation of contemporary hospital systems between the mid-19th century and the mid-20th century. Based on extensive archival material and a broad international literature review, it focuses on the case of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, and uses a triple approach that discusses technological innovations, hospital management, and health policy. This research is a major contribution to the history of medicine which gives a unique overview of the formation of contemporary hospital systems. Product Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Palgrave Macmillan; 1st ed. 2022 edition (August 20, 2023) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 236 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9811939136 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9811939136