Claire Fraser, RN, MD, OMG: history of medicine in the Outlander novels and series

Authors

  • Stephen J. Greenberg Section Head, Rare Books & Early Manuscripts, History of Medicine Division, National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/jmla.2020.932

Keywords:

History of Medicine, History of Surgery, History of Antibiotics, History of Anesthesia

Abstract

This article discusses how Claire Randall, RN, MD, the fictional protagonist of Diana Gabaldon’s widely popular Outlander series, uses her knowledge of twentieth century medicine in her adventures in eighteenth century Scotland, France, and America.

References

Wilkowske HH, Krienke WA. Assay of various mold-ripened cheeses for antibiotic activity. J Dairy Sci. 1954 Oct;37(10):1184–9. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(54)91388-0.

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Published

2020-04-01

Issue

Vol. 108 No. 2 (2020): April 2020

Section

History Matters