RCP 10: The Global RCP
By (Author) Krishna Chinthapalli
Little, Brown Book Group
Little, Brown
11th October 2018
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Paperback
112
Width 148mm, Height 208mm, Spine 10mm
240g
The Royal College of Physicians celebrates its 500th anniversary in 2018, and to observe this landmark is publishing this series of ten books. Each of the books focuses on fifty themed elements that have contributed to making the RCP what it is today, together adding up to 500 reflections on 500 years. Some of the people, ideas, objects and manuscripts featured are directly connected to the College, while others have had an influence that can still be felt in its work.
This, the tenth book in the series looks at the impact of the Royal College around the world.Founded in 1518 by a Royal Charter from King Henry VIII, the Royal College of Physicians of London is the oldest medical college in England. It continues to play a pivotal role in raising standards and shaping public health today.