The History of Western Medicine in Hong Kong (1842-1990)

How did the promotion of Western medicine in early colonial Hong Kong impact the local Chinese population? What were the conflicts and compromises experienced during the process of adopting Western medical practices? This book is a groundbreaking exploration of the history of Western medicine in Hong Kong. Drawing from extensive original archives, the book traces the development of Western medicine in the region from the early colonial period to the establishment of the Hospital Authority over 150 years.