Richard Scott | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1914 |
| Died | 28 November 1983 (aged 68–69) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Education | University of Edinburgh |
| Years active | 1936–1979 |
| Known for | first professor of general practice |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | doctor |
| Field | General Practitioner |
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.