Claire Fraser, RN, MD, OMG: history of medicine in the Outlander novels and series.

Authors :: Greenberg, Stephen J.
Source :: Journal of the Medical Library Association. Apr2020, Vol. 108 Issue 2, p310-313. 4p.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: This article discusses how Claire Randall, RN, MD, the fictional protagonist of Diana Gabaldon's widely popular Outlander series, uses her knowledge of twentieth century medicine in her adventures in eighteenth century Scotland, France, and America. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: *ANTIBIOTICS
*BACTERIAL disease prevention
*BOOKS
*EMIGRATION & immigration
*EXPERIENCE
*LITERATURE
*HISTORY of medicine
*NURSES
*NURSING
*SURGEONS
*TRAVEL
*WAR
*PAIN management
*DRUG development
*MILITARY service

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