Professionalizing Medicine

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Focusing on James Edmund Reeves' influential role in American health care, this biography explores significant developments such as clinical epidemiology, botanic medicine, and the impact of the Civil War on sanitary science. It highlights the evolution of laboratory medicine and the proliferation of dubious treatments. The narrative also delves into the personal challenges of managing untreatable diseases and the intricate politics of medical practice. Ultimately, it emphasizes how moral choices shape the direction of health care amidst the forces of politics, economics, and science.