Florence Nightingale and Hospital Reform

Discover the transformative legacy of Florence Nightingale in "Florence Nightingale and Hospital Reform," authored by Lynn McDonald and published by Wilfrid Laurier University Press in 2012. This comprehensive volume, spanning 992 pages, is the final installment in the Collected Works of Florence Nightingale. It features her seminal work, "Notes on Hospitals," which includes her renowned insights on the necessity of a Hippocratic oath for medical institutions. Additionally, this collection showcases Nightingale's previously anonymous articles on hospital design, along with her later encyclopedia entries that further illuminate the evolution of healthcare facilities. Perfect for those interested in nursing, social history, and the sociology of health, this hardback edition is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand the profound impact of Nightingale's work on modern hospital reform.