title: [The study of the foundation of the health organization of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)].
abstract: The PLA's health work was gradually founded and developed from 1927 when the army was established. General Medical Department of the Central Military Commission, which was the leading department of health work of the PLA, was established in 1931. Then, all kinds of health organizations were established and strengthened, and uniform leader system was formed. At the same time, health workers were trained and the laws were set up. The initiatory stage was accomplished in 1933. The primary founder of the PLA's health work was He Cheng.
authors.affiliation: Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing 100039.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gao
mesh_terms: D002681:China; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000266:history*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D008887:Military Medicine / Q000266:history*