Kate Fraser (physician)
Kate Fraser | |
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Dr Kate Fraser at graduation | |
| Born | 10 August 1887 Paisley, Scotland |
| Died | 20 March 1957 (aged 69) Paisley, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Education | University of Glasgow |
| Occupation | psychiatrist |
| Medical career | |
| Field | psychiatry |
Kate Fraser CBE (10 August 1887 – 20 March 1957) was a pioneering Scottish psychiatrist who sought to improve the well being and treatment of mentally ill patients. She was the first female Deputy Commissioner for the General Board of Control for Scotland in 1914 and Commissioner in 1935.