Medical Leadership Crisis
Leadership struggles plague the medical department at the onset of the war, with outdated practices and a lack of innovation leading to unnecessary soldier deaths. The appointment of a young, dynamic surgeon general marks a turning point, as he prioritizes talent over seniority and initiates crucial reforms, including the establishment of the ambulance corps. These changes signal a much-needed shift towards more effective battlefield care.In this clip
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63: Wounded and Dying: Nurses, Doctors, and Disease in the Civil War
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