title: United they fall, divided they stand.
abstract: The historical context of unification or separation of the academic bodies of the various branches of the profession in Great Britain and Ireland is examined.
mesh_terms: D013502:General Surgery; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D007494:Ireland; D010595:Pharmacists; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000266:history*; D006113:United Kingdom