M’Vail, Sir David Caldwell, (6 Oct. 1845–4 Nov. 1917), Ex-Professor of Clinical Medicine, St Mungo’s College; Hon. Consulting Physician to Glasgow Royal Infirmary; Crown Member for Scotland General Medical Council, 1892–1912

2007 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Medicine ◽  
General Medical Council ◽  
Royal Infirmary ◽  
Medical Council ◽  
Glasgow Royal Infirmary

scholarly journals Partners in Progress: Patient Safety in the UK

2021 ◽  
pp. 203-213
Author(s):  
Lucian L. Leape
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Brain Damage ◽  
High Mortality ◽  
General Medical Council ◽  
Royal Infirmary ◽  
Medical Council ◽  
Professional Misconduct ◽  
The Uk

AbstractIn 1997, Britons were shocked by a report from the General Medical Council (GMC) of a series of deaths from bungled surgery at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. In response to parents’ complaints, the GMC had launched an investigation into the high mortality of cardiac surgery of children at the Infirmary. It found that of 53 children who were operated on, 29 had died and 4 suffered severe brain damage. Three surgeons were found guilty of serious professional misconduct, and two were stricken from the medical register [1].

Victor Horsley

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Aminoff
Keyword(s):  
Brain Tumours ◽  
Clinical Medicine ◽  
General Medical Council ◽  
Medical Council ◽  
Science And Politics ◽  
The Many ◽  
Brain And Spinal Cord ◽  
Medical Defence ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Association Medical

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.

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