DR. RUSH VS. FRENCH DOCTORS--Different Methods of
Treatment
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Directions: You will be researching the two sets of beliefs doctors held in treating
patients with yellow fever in 1793 in Philadelphia. In reading Fever 1793, you should
already know Dr. Rush treated the yellow fever one way, and the French doctors (at Bush
Hill) were treating the fever another way—keep in mind how Mattie was cared for. In
your research navigating the Internet sites and reading An American Plague, please focus
on information unique to the doctors and be able to compare their treatment methods.
Dr. Benjamin Rush
Dr. Deveze and other French doctors
After comparing the two doctors—which do you think was more effective in the
treatment of the yellow fever? Why? Be prepared to give specific examples from your
reading/research supporting your opinion.
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