OLDEST MEDICAL BOOK

The oldest medical societies in Great Britain.

IN 1949 Thornton published the most complete list that is available of the years of formation of the medical societies in Great Britain. The list also included other medical institutions in Britain and the more important societies and institutions of other countries. Thornton acknowledged that his list was incomplete in 1949, and since then further information has become available concerning so...

Oldest Medical Monthly of the Eastern Hemisphere

Sir,?As a regular reader of your esteemed journal I want to draw your attention to a small error in your Editorial in the June 1947 issue (page 346), where under the heading 'The Twin Dominions and the Indian Medical Gazette' you state : 'The first number of this publication appeared in 1860 This journal is the oldest medical monthly of the Eastern hemisphere . . . Doubtless this is true as reg...

Text-book of Medical Treatment

Medical book marketing 101: going it alone.

A medical book collection for physician assistants.

Selecting resources for physician assistants is challenging and can be overwhelming. Although several core lists exist for nursing, allied health, and medical libraries, judging the scope and level of these resources in relation to the information needs of the physician assistant is difficult. Medical texts can be highly specialized and very expensive, in essence, "overkill" for the needs of th...