The Formation of the Swiss Hospital System (1840-1960)

This book offers an analysis of the formation of contemporary hospital systems between the mid-19th century and the mid-20th century. Based on extensive archival material and a broad international literature review, it focuses on the case of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, and uses a triple approach that discusses technological innovations, hospital management, and health policy. This research is a major contribution to the history of medicine which gives a unique overview of the formation of contemporary hospital systems.

First book in English about the history of Swiss hospitals

Offers an analysis of the formation of contemporary hospital systems

Analyzes the development of hospitalisation from socially, financially and technologically perspectives