Joseph Rogers, M.D.: Reminiscences of a Workhouse Medical Officer by Joseph Rogers
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"Joseph Rogers, M.D.: Reminiscences of a Workhouse Medical Officer" by Joseph Rogers is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The memoir narrates the experiences and struggles of Dr. Joseph Rogers during his tenure as a medical officer at a workhouse, detailing the systemic issues he encountered in providing care for the sick poor. The book seeks to illuminate the realities of medical relief for the impoverished and the challenges
faced by health professionals in advocating for reform. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Dr. Rogers' career, highlighting his initial appointment to the Strand Workhouse in Soho during a cholera outbreak in the mid-1850s. He describes the deplorable conditions within the workhouse, including overcrowding, inadequate medical supplies, and an unqualified staff. Rogers conveys his determination to improve patient care against significant opposition from the Guardians of the Poor, illustrating the conflicts he had with authority while illustrating the hardship faced by the vulnerable populations he served. This introductory segment effectively captures the essence of his life's work and advocacy for reform in the treatment of the sick and the poor in Victorian London. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rogers, Joseph, 1821-1889 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Rogers, James E. Thorold (James Edwin Thorold), 1823-1890 |
| Title | Joseph Rogers, M.D.: Reminiscences of a Workhouse Medical Officer |
| Credits |
Produced by deaurider, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | R: Medicine |
| Subject | Poor laws -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Charities, Medical -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58454 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-58454-6 |
| Release Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 478 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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