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[Physicians and terror: the historical perspective].

Avi Ohry1, Chen Kugel

  • 1Department of Rehabilitation Reuth Medical Center, Tel Aviv. aohry@post.tau.ac.il

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This article explores the lesser-known history of physicians involved in criminal and terrorist activities, focusing on examples from the French Revolution. It highlights that doctors, like all individuals, can possess flawed characters.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • History of Medicine
  • Social History

Context:

  • Historical examination of physicians' involvement in criminal and terrorist activities.
  • Focuses on the French Revolution, distinct from Nazi-era atrocities.
  • Explores lesser-known historical anecdotes of medical professionals.

Purpose:

  • To shed light on the historical involvement of physicians in criminal and violent acts.
  • To present case studies of doctors who were leaders in illicit activities.
  • To underscore the fallibility of human character, even among medical professionals.

Summary:

  • The study examines historical instances of physicians engaged in criminal and terrorist activities, particularly during the French Revolution.
  • It presents anecdotes of doctors who were leaders in violent movements.

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  • The findings suggest that physicians, like other humans, are susceptible to negative character traits.

    • Impact:

    • Broadens understanding of historical medical ethics and professional conduct.
    • Provides context for the potential for moral failings within the medical profession.
    • Contributes to the social history of medicine by exploring controversial figures.