Why did people distrust doctors during the 18th and 19th centuries?

A. Governments benefited financially from doctors' practices.

B. Educational institutions did not offer degrees in the medical field.

C. People were suspicious of the scientific method, so they were scared of doctors' methods.

D. Fraud was prevalent in the medical field.

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Derick Shepherd

12 July, 02:55

Why did people distrust doctors during the 18th and 19th centuries?

A. Governments benefited financially from doctors' practices.

B. Educational institutions did not offer degrees in the medical field.

C. People were suspicious of the scientific method, so they were scared of doctors' methods.

D. Fraud was prevalent in the medical field.

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Andreas Martinez · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices given is option C. People distrust doctors during the 18th and 19th centuries because people were suspicious of the scientific method, so they were scared of doctors' methods. Doctors during that time often performed medical procedures on stolen dead bodies.