Medical America in the Nineteenth Century: Readings from the Literature

A multifaceted overview of nineteenth-century American medicine, highlighting its challenges and advancements. They reveal the low standards of medical education during the period, with a push for reforms like stricter admissions and longer study, alongside discussions on the qualifications and temperament required for aspiring physicians. The sources also explore the state of medical practice, from the "uncertainty of medicine" and the rise of homeopathy versus allopathy to the pivotal introduction of anesthesia and the ongoing debate surrounding antiseptic surgery and germ theory. Furthermore, the collection sheds light on the social and public health concerns of the era, particularly the deplorable conditions in hospitals and tenement houses in burgeoning cities, and the burgeoning sanitarian movement aimed at improving urban hygiene and the overall well-being of the populace.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Medical-America-Nineteenth-Century-Literature/dp/0801892686?&linkCode=ll2&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=cecd2318b915b26ca32e5ed97aa75814&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/