Cowan D.R.W. : Honorary Physician 1924 - 1935 Adelaide Hospital @ Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide [ SA Australia ]
Occupation eventlet: id 58599
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Sector
Medicine, Dentistry and Health
Occupation title
Honorary Physician
Organisation >
Department of Government
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Source Details free text
Verco, C. et al, Blood, Sweat and Fears : medical practitioners and medical students of South Australia who served in World War I, 2014
Range - Start date
1924
Range - End date
1935
Notes
R R W Cowan was appointed as Honorary Physician to the Adelaide Hospital where he furthered his interest in tuberculosis, being especially concerned that the disease was infecting hospital staff exposed to it.After visiting the U.S.A. in 1937 to investigate methods of control there, and after his return to Adelaide was instrumental in having the Chest Clinic established at the Adelaide Hospital.
