Corporate Body
Medico-Chirurgical Association of Australia (1844 - c. 1858)
- From
- 1844
Sydney, New South Wales - To
- c. 1858
- Functions
- Regulatory Body
Summary
The Medico-Chirurgical Association of Australia was founded in 1844 by Dr William Bland in an attempt to prevent unqualified medical practitioners from operating in New South Wales. While not clear exactly when the association ended by 1858 it had been replaced by a New South Wales Branch of the British Medical Association. Despite its short history it represents an early attempt to regulate medical practice and a recognition of the harms of sub-standard medical practice.
Related entries
Timeline
1844 - c. 1858 Medico-Chirurgical Association of Australia
1962 - Australian Medical Association
Published resources
Resources
- In The Beginning: New South Wales, The Australian Medical Association, The Australian Medical Association. https://ama.com.au/article/beginning-new-south-wales. Details
Elizabeth Daniels
Created: 28 January 2020