History of the London Clinic Reviews

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Entrepreneur.com
Distinguished practitioner White wisely calls upon the staff of this icon of English private practice as a primary resource, the result being a very lively narrative full of fascinating details (such as a history-making family reunion) and thorough explanations of how departments came to be and came to be eminent

Amazon.co.uk, customer review
The history of the prestigious London Clinic, from its foundation in 1932 by a group of Harley Street doctors to its 75th anniversary in 2007, is recounted here in a personal and comprehensive account. Written in a freely narrative style, "A History of The London Clinic" explores the technological, socioeconomic and cultural influences that have mapped and directed the Hospital's course of clinical excellence over the years. The author, Harvey White, has spent over 15 years working at The London Clinic as consultant surgeon, and has undertaken extensive research, interviewing members of Clinic staff, past and present, reading reports and papers and consulting records from the Hospital's archives to cover every aspect of the changes to The London Clinic during this period.

Elsevier review
This title is an excellent historical read and is recommended to all those with an interest in medical history, and particularly those with an interest in the clinic and community surrounding Harley Street. Those who love a fascinating read containing interesting and intriguing stories about the lives of real people will also find this title immensely enjoyable.

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