Bellevue three centuries of medicine and mayhem at America's most storied hospital

A history of the iconic public hospital on New York City's East Side describes the changes in American medicine from 1730 to modern times as it traces the building's origins as an almshouse and pesthouse to its current status as a revered place of first-class care.

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Main Author: Oshinsky, David M., 1944- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Doubleday, [2016]
Edition:First edition.
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