The modern practice of the London hospitals. Viz. St. Bartholomew's, St. Thomas's, St. George's, and Guy's. Containing exact copies of the receipts, and a particular account of the different methods of cure.

Date:
1766
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Credit: The modern practice of the London hospitals. Viz. St. Bartholomew's, St. Thomas's, St. George's, and Guy's. Containing exact copies of the receipts, and a particular account of the different methods of cure. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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