Sir Keith Jones | |
|---|---|
| President of the Australian Medical Association | |
| In office 1973–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Gavin Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Rupert Margarey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 7, 1911 Narrandera, New South Wales |
| Died | March 2, 2012 (aged 100) Collaroy, New South Wales |
| Education | MB BS (Hons) |
| Alma mater | The University of Sydney, Newington College |
| Occupation | General Practitioner, Surgeon |
| Known for | Doctor, Surgeon, Medical Executive |
| Awards | Knight Bachelor |
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Sir Keith Stephen Jones (7 July 1911 – 2 March 2012)[1] was an Australian general practitioner, surgeon and medical executive, who served as the 6th President of the Australian Medical Association, from 1973–1976, during the introduction of universal health care in Australia.[2]
Jones graduated as a medical doctor from the University of Sydney in 1933. He served in World War II with the 5th Field Ambulance in Papua New Guinea. He was awarded a fellowship with the Royal College of Surgeons in 1955.[3] For his service to the medical profession, he was knighted in 1979.[4][5]
- ^ Keith Jones' obituary
- ^ Jones, Keith (2004). "Appendix 6: Gold Medal of the Australian Medical Association". One Man's Story. Willoughby: Phillip Matthews. p. 134.
- ^ Jones, Keith (2004). One man's story : an autobiography. Willoughby, NSW: Phillip Mathews. ISBN 0-646-43076-9. OCLC 224013238.
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