History of Science 2220 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Fiduciary, Antiseptic, New Approach

• School: Western University
• Department: History of Science
• Course: History of Science 2220
• Professor: Lawrence Burns

Document Summary

Exam review need to know a surgery, anesthesia, etc. Big picture questions with smaller aspects that will tie into themes. Monopoly on care: overall effect of professionalism. Only certain people who are certified are allowed to practice medicine and decides who gets to practice medicine. A shift form pluralistic health care contest (priests, midwives, homeopaths, and charlatans) to the monopoly of a powerful orthodoxy. Priest isn"t allowed to perform surgery, but may be allowed to issue prescriptions: even if they are good at the practice, they are not professionally. Professional standing gives prominence to others licenced: fiduciary duty (of care) Using your powers for good you have the knowledge the patient lacks, and you are using that knowledge to help the patient. Education, certain standards set, licensing, discipline: policing themselves if something happens, the doctors make sure. Ensures standards are high and that the profession is that they are properly disciplined.