William Siegfried Dawson: a pioneering Australasian psychiatrist.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this paper was to consider the life and contribution of Professor William Siegfried Dawson (1891-1975) by examination of school, university and hospital reports and journal articles.


CONCLUSIONS
Professor Dawson made a major contribution, through his academic and professional roles and leadership, to the firm establishment of psychiatry, psychiatric scholarship and psychiatric organisations in Australia.
Concord Hospital, NSW, Australia. mroxanas@bigpond.net.au
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D044362:Australasia; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000266:history*; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000266:history