Description: History of Midwifery and Childbirth Research Group
The President and Officers of the British Society for the History of Medicine look forward to welcoming you to the 2023 BSHM Congress at Cardiff University. Participation is open to all interested in the history of medicine and there are reduced rates for students.
The first edition of the Central Midwives Board Midwives’ Rules , which were published in the year following the passage into law of the Midwives Act 1902 , is now available online via the R esources page (mouse over to see hyperlink).
On Friday, 30 September 2022 the British Society for the History of Medicine (BSHM) will be holding the 2022 Pointer Meeting. This event will feature two lectures: Dr Emily Mayhew on ‘When Unexpected Survivors become Trustees of Each Other’ and Lieutenant General (Rtd) Professor Martin Bricknell CB OStJ PhD DM on ‘Military Medical Dilemmas – ethics in decision making’.