Dr Marjory Warren CBE MRCS LRCP (1897-1960): the mother of British geriatric medicine
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Dr Marjory Warren CBE MRCS LRCP (1897-1960): the mother of British geriatric medicine
Abstract
Dr Marjory Warren was a remarkable, formidable physician who reversed the neglect of chronic sick patients and brought their treatment into the modern era. She advocated the creation of the specialty of geriatric medicine with units based in district general hospitals, and that medical students and nurses should be taught about the diseases of old age. She treated the whole patient, applied advances in medicine and therapeutics, devised new techniques and equipment to assist disabled elderly stroke and amputee patients, and made great improvements in the ward environment. She emphasized the importance of the patient's social background, and electrified both staff and patients with her drive and enthusiasm. Many patients were treated successfully and discharged. Bed requirements were reduced and vacated wards allocated for other uses. She wrote extensively and lectured across the world to national and international approbation.
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