Article ID: CBB001024918

Surgeons Reconsidered: Military Medical Men of the American Revolution (2010)

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Marshall, Tabitha (Author)


Canadian Bulletin of Medical History/Bulletin Canadienne d'Histoire de la Medecine
Volume: 27
Pages: 299--319


Publication Date: 2010
Edition Details: Part of a special issue on military medicine
Language: English

This paper assesses the reputation of British military medical staff in the 18th century, focusing on the character and professionalism of regimental surgeons and mates who served at the time of the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Examining the careers and contributions of men such as Thomas Dickson Reide, Robert Jackson, and Robert Hamilton reveals that---in contrast to charges of ineptitude, laziness and dishonesty among military surgeons--- the British army could count on a cadre of military medical men who were devoted both to their patients and to the advancement of their profession.

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Article Hudson, Geoffrey (2010) Guest Editor's Note. Canadian Bulletin of Medical History/Bulletin Canadienne d'Histoire de la Medecine (p. 263). unapi

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Authors & Contributors
Adelman, Joseph M.
Wersan, Kate
Wehrman, Andrew
Winterer, Caroline
Weisberg-Roberts, Alicia
Tuten, James H.
Concepts
Physicians; doctors
Medicine and the military; medicine in war
Surgery
Great Britain, colonies
Medicine
Biographies
Time Periods
18th century
19th century
Ancient
17th century
Places
United States
Great Britain
Philadelphia, PA
England
North America
Carthage
Institutions
Great Britain. Army
Royal College of Surgeons, London
Great Britain. Royal Navy
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