The evolution of relations between French physicians and the state from 1880 to 1980.
The paper reviews changing relationships between the medical profession and the state in France in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It traces the process of negotiation and compromise surrounding state mediation of the doctor-patient relationships. The changing nature of professional autonomy in France is outlined.
D004470:Economics, Medical; D005602:France; D006076:Government; D006291:Health Policy; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D012943:Social Security; D012962:Sociology, Medical / Q000266:history*