What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Richard Scott 1914-1983 James Mackenzie Professor of Medicine in relation to General Practice in the University of Edinburgh taught and practised here. First Professor of General Practice in the world Recorded plaque organisation: Royal College of General Practitioners.
Richard Scott was the first Professor of General Practice globally, significantly advancing the academic recognition and development of general practice as a medical specialty at the University of Edinburgh.
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