Emeritus Professor Sir Donald Ward Beaven, KNZM, CME, MBChB, DSc (Hon) (Cantab), FRCP (London), FRCP (Ed), FRACP, FACP (Hon), 31 August 1924-4 November 2009

摘要

With the tragic death of Sir Donald Beaven in a house fire at his Bank Peninsula, New Zealand holiday home, the dietetic profession lost a valuable friend and staunch advocate. Throughout his long and distinguished medical career-Sir Don, known affectionately as 'Prof, made a considerable contribution to the health of New Zealanders as a clinician, researcher, educator, international authority of diabetes and a tireless advocate across the political spectrum for improved health services for all citizens.