Article ID: CBB001200788

Charles Dickens (1812--70): “The longer I live the more I doubt the doctors” (2012)

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On the relationship of Dickens with his own physicians and sugeons. The article lists the names of doctors Dickens consuted for various ailments and critiques of the medical profession which influenced his portray of medical practitioners in his published works.

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Authors & Contributors
Lerner, Barron H.
Buckland, Adelene
Alexander, Sarah C.
Penner, Louise
Purton, Valerie
Jamieson, A K
Concepts
Medicine
Science and literature
Popular culture
Science and culture
Disease and diseases
Therapeutic practice; therapy; treatment
Time Periods
19th century
20th century
20th century, late
21st century
20th century, early
18th century
Places
Great Britain
United States
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