History of Leith, Edinburgh

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January 13, 2013

Medical Care in the Workhouse

Virtually all workhouses had a small infirmary room or block for the care of sick inmates. Poor Law unions were also obliged to employ one or more suitably qualified medical officers to minister to the union’s sick poor, both inside and outside the workhouse. The post of medical officer was not always a particularly attractive one. for more click here

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