[Rural medical practice at the beginning of the 20th century. Martínez Saldise (1855-1937), honorary member of Paediatric Society of Madrid in 1927].

[Rural medical practice at the beginning of the 20th century. Martínez Saldise (1855-1937), honorary member of Paediatric Society of Madrid in 1927].
Aten Primaria. 2015 Aug 24;
Authors: Zafra Anta MÁ, Flores Martín C, Ponte Hernando FJ, Gil García A, Gómez López A, Fernández Durán C
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: On the centenary of the foundation of the Paediatrics Society of Madrid, a tribute is presented to rural medical practice of that time, although there are few documents on the history of rural medicine. The main objective is to describe the context of the rural medical practice in the late 19th and beginning 20th century, while presenting a historical biographical review of Manuel Martínez Saldise, who was medical specialist from Cazalegas (Toledo). He was appointed an Honorary Member by the Paediatrics Society of Madrid in 1927.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: A search was carried out in repositories of digitized media, web portals of history of medicine, PubMed, IME files of local councils and medical colleges. The family archives were reviewed with the collaboration of his descendants.
RESULTS: The hiring of rural doctors was carried out by the municipalities, and the salary largely depended on private practice as well as "retainers". Specialist physicians took part in epidemics, legal medicine, and in hygiene measures. They also had disputes with mayors, chiefs, with colleagues and with protectionism. A summary o...

Source: Atencion Primaria - August 24, 2015 Category: Primary Care Authors: Zafra Anta MÁ, Flores Martín C, Ponte Hernando FJ, Gil García A, Gómez López A, Fernández Durán C Tags: Aten Primaria Source Type: research