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Cover of the “Book of the Conduct of Doctors”, from the 18th century. Various information comes out about the salaries and obligations of the doctors in the city of Solsona.

Date
1734
Archive
Solsonès County Archive
Document type
Textual
Reference code
CAT-ACS-2-19-A51
Link to the archive
Description

This book collects the rules of conduct, salaries and obligations of doctors in the city of Solsona during the 18th century. It is an essential source for understanding the regulation of medical practice in the municipal area, as well as the progressive professionalization of the medical community. The document reflects the concern for public health, the ethical responsibility of professionals and the role of local authorities in health management. Its cover also symbolizes the institutionalization of medical knowledge in a time of transition towards more modern models of health.