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Why do people distrust doctors during the 18th and 19th centuries

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Doctors didnt need any specific documentation to prove they were a doctor.

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Because anyone could’ve said they were a doctor and no one had any idea of knowing if they were telling the truth or not. Also because doctors were still learning about medicines and surgeries.
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