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John Horder (physician)
John Plaistowe Horder (9 December 1919 – 31 May 2012) was an English physician who worked as a general practitioner (GP). He led community based health services in the National Health Service. He was described as the "father of modern general practice" and also as "the Pope of Portuguese general practice". Early life John Horder was born on 9 December 1919, to Gerald Morley Horder, a quantity surveyor, and his wife Emma. He was a distant cousin of the eminent royal physician Thomas Horder, 1st Baron Horder, Lord Horder. Prior to having her children, Horder's mother Emma, played the violin and attended the Royal Academy of Music. His upbringing was in Ealing Green, west London. He was educated at Lancing College, Sussex. He originally wanted to be a professional musician in which aim he was influenced and inspired by his grandfather who was a Congregational church, congregational minister. He recalled sitting next to the church organist at the age of 10 and was once given the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FRCGP
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) is the professional body for general practitioners, general (medical) practitioners (GPs/Family Physicians/Primary care physician, Primary Care Physicians) in the United Kingdom. The RCGP represents and supports GPs on key issues including licensing, education, training, research and clinical standards. It is the largest of the medical royal colleges, with over 50,000 members. The RCGP was founded in 1952 in London, England and is a Charitable organization, registered charity. Its motto is ''Cum Scientia Caritas'' – "Compassion [empowered] with Knowledge." Organisation The RCGP is unique amongst the medical royal colleges in having both a President and a Chairman. The President takes a mainly ceremonial function while the Chairman sets the college's policy direction, and leads the RCGP decision making body – the council. In 2012 the establishment of a new Trustee Board meant that members of the council were relieved of having ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |