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The book explores the evolution of medical care for individuals nearing the end of life during the early modern period. It examines how societal attitudes, medical practices, and the understanding of death influenced the treatment of patients. By analyzing historical context and specific case studies, the work highlights shifts in care approaches, ethical considerations, and the role of healthcare providers in addressing the needs of the dying.
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The Dying and the Doctors, Ian Mortimer
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- The Dying and the Doctors
- Subtitle
- The Medical Revolution in Seventeenth-Century England
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ian Mortimer
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 246
- ISBN13
- 9780861933020
- Series
- Rating
- 4.2 out of 5
- Description
- The book explores the evolution of medical care for individuals nearing the end of life during the early modern period. It examines how societal attitudes, medical practices, and the understanding of death influenced the treatment of patients. By analyzing historical context and specific case studies, the work highlights shifts in care approaches, ethical considerations, and the role of healthcare providers in addressing the needs of the dying.