Francis J. Browne
A Biography

This is a biography of the founder of modern antenatal care, Francis James Browne (1879–1963).

Herbert Reiss (Author)

9781904752103, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)

Paperback / softback, published 12 December 2007

132 pages
21 x 14.8 x 0.7 cm, 0.22 kg

Francis James Browne (1879–1963) is remembered as the foremost obstetrician of his day and is widely recognised as the founder of modern antenatal care. His book Antenatal and Postnatal Care became a bible to many generations of medical students and junior obstetricians. He was one of the Founding Fellows of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and in 1960 was awarded the Blair-Bell Medal for his significant contribution to the specialty. In this biography, Herbert Reiss presents a fascinating glimpse into the life of a great man.

1. From Tullybogly to Aberdeen
2. The Abertillery years 1906–19
3. Edinburgh 1919–26
4. University College Hospital 1926–46
5. F. J. Browne – teacher, clinician and researcher
6. A Member and a Fellow
7. The man
8. The family
9. Interregnum
10. Australia
11. Epilogue
Francis James Browne 1897–1963: a bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: Gynaecology & obstetrics [MJT], History of medicine [MBX], Medicine [M]