March 7th, 1949.
Board of Directors Meeting
The meeting was called to order by Dr. Harry E. Thompson, President.
Members present were: Dr. Harry E. Thompson, Dr. Alexander N. Shoun, Dr. Hugh C. Thompson, Dr. Earl H. Brown, Dr. William B. Steen, Dr. Ed. J. Gotthelf, Dr. Edward M. Hayden, Dr. Hollis H. Brainard, Dr. Robert E. Hastings
Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting and of the Regular meeting of January 31st and February 8th respectively were read and approved.
Dr. Hayden announced that the new By-Laws are in the hands of the printers.
Dr. Brown suggested that the next news letter request those members who have paid the A.M.A. assessment direct to the A.M.A. to notify the Secretary that they have done so, in order that they may receive credit for it.
The new application blanks were examined. Dr. Hugh Thompson suggested that the following sentences should be typed on each one: "I am willing to serve on the Staff of the Pima County Hospital when assigned thereto."
Dr. Shoun reported for the Auditing Committee, as follows: "It was the feeling of the Auditing Committee that the recommendations of the auditor be accepted, which, in brief, were, that the books are in good condition and no further auditing need be done for the years preceding 1948." Dr. Brown moved that this report be accepted, Dr. Hugh C. Thompson seconded, and the motion was passed.
Dr. Hayden noted, from the reports, that the speakers have been inexpensive. Dr. Steen suggested that a formal request or bill for speakers should, in future, be presented to the Society, so that a formal record may be kept.
The Secretary read a letter from Dr. Meyer Mandel relating to his agreement with Dr. Gatti regarding the latter's obstetrical patients. Dr. Hastings stated that Dr. Mandel was abiding by his part of the agreement, and suggested that Dr. Gatti have a sign on his door referring patients to Dr. Mandel, who would care for them for the balance of what was owing Dr. Gatti. Dr. Harry Thompson felt that this matter ought to be handled by the Censors. Dr. Gotthelf felt that the patient ought to be given a choice regarding physicians. Dr. Harry Thompson said that the feeling was quite strong regarding the return of Dr. Gatti to Tucson to practice, and that he understands there is going to be a complaint. He suggested that Dr. Mandel's letter be turned over to the Board of Censors for consideration. Dr. Gotthelf said "If patients have gone to another doctor I think Dr. Gatti should return the money. If he refuses to do so, then I think it should be acted upon." Dr. Hayden felt that if patients had agreed to the arrangement with Dr. Mandel, then all is well, but if they elected to go to another doctor, and Dr. Gatti refuses to return the money, then it would be a problem for the Board of censors to settle.
The Secretary read a letter from the Arizona Medical Association relating to the $25.00 per member assessment and about formulating a Speaker's Bureau for the A.M.A. Education Program. This letter was tuned over to the Program Committee Chairman, Dr. Hugh C. Thompson. Drs. Stephens, Engle and Hirsch have expressed willingness to make talks. Talks have already been made to the Rotary Club, the AF of L, [ American Federation of Labor ] one small club and one small church group. It was
