Bedpans, bandages & blood :

Townsend, John, 1955-

Bedpans, bandages & blood : a history of hospitals / Bedpans, bandages, and blood John Townsend. - Chicago : Raintree, c2006. - 56 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. - Raintree freestyle . - Painful history of medicine . - Townsend, John, 1955- Painful history of medicine. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 52) and index.

Ouch -- Ancient times -- The Middle Ages -- Tough times -- In the wars -- Up to date -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.

Wilson's Junior High School, August 2006 School Library Journal, July 2005 Library Media Connection, December 2005

Describes how hospitals have changed throughout history, what conditions were like, how injuries were treated during wartime, and the use of leeches and maggots.

6.5 5-8 Follett Library Resources



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Hospitals--History.

RA963.5 / .T69 2006

362.11/09