The case of the casual chirurgeon: John Browne

Yale J Biol Med. 1978 Sep-Oct;51(5):583-8.

Abstract

In 1687 a woman whose leg had been badly injured brought action in the Mayor's Court of London against her surgeon, contesting his bill because her treatment had been neglected.

Publication types

  • Biography
  • Historical Article
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Fractures, Bone / history*
  • History, 17th Century
  • Humans
  • Leg Injuries / history*
  • London
  • Malpractice / history*

Personal name as subject

  • J Browne