Episode 50 - Medicine in the US Civil War

Episode 50 October 27, 2021 00:56:52
Episode 50 - Medicine in the US Civil War
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Episode 50 - Medicine in the US Civil War

Oct 27 2021 | 00:56:52

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Show Notes

In this episode Hilary and Geoff discuss common misconceptions about medicine during the Civil War. They also talk about key advances that take place in medical professionalization, surgergy, the treatement of diseases, and even the expanding role of women.

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