Advocacy as an Origin of Pediatrics

The work of physician Abraham Jacobi was prominent in development of the field of pediatrics. He envisioned clinicians acting as caretakers and advocates for children and families, especially those who were poor. This article summarizes his work as presaging today's appreciation of many structural drivers of children's health.

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The AMA Journal of Ethic
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2025-09-01
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https://doi.org/10.1001/amajethics.2025.708
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Child and Adolescent Health
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Advocacy as an Origin of Pediatrics

Jorie Braunold
The AMA Journal of Ethic
Child and Adolescent Health
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Advocacy as an Origin of Pediatrics

Jorie Braunold
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Abstract

The work of physician Abraham Jacobi was prominent in development of the field of pediatrics. He envisioned clinicians acting as caretakers and advocates for children and families, especially those who were poor. This article summarizes his work as presaging today's appreciation of many structural drivers of children's health.

The AMA Journal of EthicVol. 27(9)
American Medical Association (US)
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Child and Adolescent Health
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