Historical Events tagged with "doctor"
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John Bodkin Adams Arrested for Patient Deaths
Irish-born physician John Bodkin Adams was arrested in connection with the suspicious deaths of over 160 patients, raising significant public concern and media attention. The cases of these patients, many of whom were elderly and in hospice care, were deemed unusual by authorities. Adams became notable for his practices, which included administering large doses of drugs to terminally ill patients. Throughout the investigation and trial, Adams maintained his innocence, claiming that he acted ethically in the interest of his patients and provided them with necessary relief. Ultimately, Adams was convicted on much lesser charges.
Continue ReadingFirst Female Doctor Receives Medical Degree
Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to earn an M.D. degree from the Geneva Medical College in New York. Despite initial resistance and derision, she persisted in her studies, leading to her graduation. This milestone marked a significant breakthrough in women's access to professional medical education, paving the way for future generations of female physicians. Blackwell's accomplishment was not only a personal triumph but also a catalyst for the movement advocating medical education for women.
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