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Canadian surgery during the French regime, 1608 to 1763.

R A Macbeth

    Canadian Journal of Surgery. Journal Canadien De Chirurgie
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Early Canadian medical care, from 1608-1763, was primarily provided by surgeons and apothecaries, not physicians. This era highlights the practical role of surgeons in developing Canada and contrasts their methods with physicians.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical History
    • Surgical History
    • Canadian History

    Background:

    • Explores the history of medicine in Canada between 1608 and 1763.
    • Focuses on the early colonial period of La Nouvelle France.

    Observation:

    • Physicians were largely absent in early Canadian medical practice.
    • Medical care was predominantly delivered by surgeons, apothecaries, and other practitioners.
    • Highlights the lives of key figures: surgeons (Bonnerme, Giffard, Goupil, Bouchard, Sarrazin), an apothecary (Hébert), and a physician (Gaultier).

    Findings:

    • Surgeons and apothecaries played a central role in providing medical services.
    • Medical practitioners significantly contributed to Canada's development during this period.
    • Reveals a philosophical conflict between physicians and surgeons in 17th-century France.

    Implications:

    • Provides insight into the evolution of surgical practice in Canada.
    • Demonstrates the leadership and impact of early medical practitioners on Canadian development.
    • Offers a historical perspective on the differing approaches within the medical field.

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