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HALES, Elizabeth

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Institute of Historical Research

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Author

Margaret Pelling, Frances White

Year published

2004

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'HALES, Elizabeth', Physicians and Irregular Medical Practitioners in London 1550-1640: Database (2004). URL: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=17503 Date accessed: 19 May 2013. Add to my bookshelf


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Elizabeth HALES

Biography

NameElizabeth HALES
GenderFemale
Primary occupationmedical (Midwife)
Period of medical practice1621-1641
Other notesAccused 1631.

Censorial hearings

3 June 1631
EntryDr Winston said that H, a midwife, had caused a gentlewoman delirium after childbirth with 'long pepper and graynes in burnt wine', and had criticised Dr Winston for then letting blood. H gave details of the potion.
Initiator of the complaintcollege member
Action takenWarned.
Verdictcase not completed
Number of crimes1


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