Charles West (physician)
Charles West (physician)
Charles West (1816–1898) was a British physician and medical writer, known for his significant contributions to the field of pediatrics.
Pronunciation
Charles West: /ˈtʃɑːrlz wɛst/
Etymology
The name Charles is of French and Old German origin, meaning "free man". The surname West is of English origin, referring to someone who lived to the west of a main settlement.
Biography
Charles West was born in 1816 in London. He studied medicine at University College London and in Paris, before returning to London to practice. In 1852, he founded the Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, the first hospital in England to provide in-patient beds specifically for children. West was also a prolific medical writer, authoring several influential texts on pediatric medicine.
Related Terms
- Pediatrics: The branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18.
- Physician: A professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
- Medical writer: A professional writer who applies principles of clinical research in developing clinical trial documents, regulatory documents, and publications in print and digital media.
- Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street: A children's hospital located in the Bloomsbury area of London, and a part of Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Charles West (physician)
- Wikipedia's article - Charles West (physician)
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