Richard Scott
(1914-1983)

Died aged c. 69

Richard Scott FRCGP (1914 – 28 November 1983) was a Scottish medical doctor who was the first professor of general practice. He worked as an academic general practitioner (GP) in Edinburgh. He was involved with setting up the first ever university general practice in 1948, developed the University of Edinburgh's general practice teaching unit and in 1963 was appointed to the first academic chair in general practice.

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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

West Richmond Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom where they taught and practised