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The evolution of relations between French physicians and the state from 1880 to 1980
Author(s) -
Herzlich Claudine
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
sociology of health and illness
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.146
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1467-9566
pISSN - 0141-9889
DOI - 10.1111/1467-9566.ep10487942
Subject(s) - compromise , negotiation , mediation , autonomy , state (computer science) , medical profession , sociology , political science , law , medicine , medical education , computer science , algorithm
The paper reviews changing relationships between the medical profession and the state in France in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It traces the process of negotiation and compromise surrounding state mediation of the doctor‐patient relationships. The changing nature of professional autonomy in France is outlined.