‘A god for doctors’: How Professor John Murtagh became a superstar in China
The number of GPs in China quadrupled in 15 years, and Professor Murtagh's work was their guide.
When Emeritus Professor John Murtagh died this month, Chinese GPs paid special tribute.
“Professor John Murtagh’s book, John Murtagh’s General Practice, is a classic in general practice,” stated an editorial in the Chinese Journal of General Practice.
“His work has had a significant influence on the development of general practice in our country.”
Professor Murtagh’s impact came at a critical moment in China’s history, giving him rockstar status among hundreds of thousands of Chinese doctors.
