Author/Authors :
Song, Jonathan C. Johns Hopkins University - King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Wilmer Eye Institute - Pediatric Ophthalmology Division, Saudi Arabia
Abstract :
The specialty of pediatrics evolved from general medicine in the 18th century in Europe. At this time, physicians recognized that children are not small adults but have unique characteristics and medical problems. Subsequently, the medical community recognized the need for specialized care for children. From mid-1800s, Children’s Hospitals were introduced in the United States (US). These specialized hospitals originally opened in Philadelphia in 1855, Boston in 1869, and Detroit in 1886 as small units. Over time they have grown and become successful, with every major city in the US having a dedicated Children’s Hospital. In May 2012, Johns Hopkins Medical Center celebrated the opening of its new, state of the art, Children’s Hospital.
