Biomedical subjects

A Schiøtz

Publications and source records attributed to A Schiøtz.

5 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2000

[To see oneself in a context--medicine and historia--the two cultures].

Historians and physicians have different social vantage points and have developed widely different professional cultures. This diversity is a distinct feature of their research, their theoretical approaches, and their scholarly methods. The historian's and the physician's points of view both seem to be necessary parts of medical history. The subject itself as well as the scholars involved may profit from teamwork. The author also asks whether historical knowledge in the field of medicine is useful for today's practitioners. Her answer is yes. Historical insight might contribute to a better understanding of day-to-day problems and the complex structures of which physicians are part. Furthermore, it is suggested that physicians will benefit from insights into why their discipline and their professional position have developed in the ways they have. At its best, historical knowledge can contribute to a deeper understanding of the limitations of medicine, and so may add to physicians' ability to adjust their role in line with the present time. Historical knowledge might even contribute to increased respect for other branches of knowledge and for other people's skills and professional problems.

Cholera↗

PubMed1999

[Defending pluralism].

The 20th century is the century of modernity. Medical science and technology have basically and positively changed the health of the population. The serious infectious diseases are under control and the health services and their institutions have expanded extensively, in Norway as throughout the western world. Nevertheless, there is an impression of general frustration and discontentment. The authors reflect over this paradox by reminding the reader of some of the main developments in primary care in this century. They call attention to former Director General of the Norwegian Board of Health, Karl Evang, and his role as initiator and leader, and see him in contrast to former Minister of Health, Werner Christie and his criticism of the system. The authors suggest that the crisis within the health care system emerging over the last decades, should be understood as a crisis of modernity. There is a need to adjust some of the ideals which have dominated our century. In order to face the challenges of post-modern society, they recommend restoring the art of medicine. Above all, there is a need to incorporate pluralism as an essential value in the planning of our future health care system.

Health Policy↗

PubMed1995

[Publicly employed physicians--war years and post-war judicial process].

During the Second World War, publicly employed medical officers in Norway were given a role which disharmonized in many ways with the role they had before 9 April 1940. They had been employed on terms which included loyalty towards employer, colleagues and patients. After the outbreak of the war and for five years to come, loyalties were put to the test. At the same time their actual services became more demanding. Their daily work was complicated by various laws and regulations, and the political situation in general hindered personal and professional development and free communication between doctors and patients, and between colleagues. After the war the central medical administration was relentless and the sanctions against those who had supported the occupying powers were exceptionally hard. The author emphasizes the doctors' personal experiences during the war and the first postwar years. The most important sources are personal testimonies, as they come forth in public records, biographies and interviews.

Employment↗

PubMed1993

["Rough pleasures"--and the good outdoor life. Physicians as pioneers of the outdoor life].

From the middle of the last century, mountain tourism has become an important part of our national tradition and culture. The physical activity and the pleasure and relaxation achieved by walking in wild areas is believed to have beneficial effects on health. Several colleagues in the medical profession were early pioneers in mountain walking and in the discovery and description of former "white spots" on maps. They communicated their feeling and love for nature, and the pleasure gained from their eventful expeditions. They taught us respect and concern for our special environment, with its great opportunities for a variety of leisure time adventures.

Expeditions↗

PubMed1992

[To put one's femininity at stake. Admission of women to medical studies; Marie Spångberg and other pioneers].

In 1993, 100 years have passed since the first woman graduated in medicine from the University of Oslo. Her name was Marie Spångberg. A long-lasting "battle" had previously taken place to allow women to enter the University and to study medicine in particular. The first proposal to the Storting (the Norwegian national assembly) on this matter was made by Mr. L. Smitt, who strongly argued for the admittance of women to medical studies at the University. The Storting agreed, but the Medical Faculty protested violently in a note which was regarded as one of the most reactionary statements of the time on the nature of women. However, on 23 June 1884, an Act allowing women to graduate in all University studies was finally passed. In spite of the earlier resistance from the Medical Faculty, the female students did not experience any discrimination of women during their studies. They did meet difficulties, however, after their graduation, both in continuing their education and in obtaining a position.

Education, Medical, Graduate↗