Abstract:Rapid advances in medicine occurred in parallel to the emergence of several specialties, which have been improving medical practice. The work of the specialty societies, therefore, alongside other medical organizations, is crucial for decision making in health care and to improve the quality of life of the Brazilian people.The first specialty societies in Brazil were founded early in the 20 th century, when communication was difficult and scientific evolution, slower. Physicians from the countryside would atte… Show more
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