The Development of the Nascent Field of Pediatric Transfusion Medicine

The concept of childhood is a more recent construct of civilization from the seventeenth century. Previously in human history, once a person could walk and talk, there was no distinction, and more importantly, no protection for this vulnerable time in development. This transition in thinking of childhood as a distinct entity separate from adulthood with distinct developmental stages and special needs gave birth to the specialty of pediatrics in the late nineteenth century. There is now worldwide recognition of the special status of children in many cultures, and we are just beginning to understand the depth of these differences, which are potentially greater than anyone could have predicted.
Source: Clinics in Laboratory Medicine - Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research