Joseph Rogers, M.D.: Reminiscences of a Workhouse Medical Officer

"Joseph Rogers, M.D.: Reminiscences of a Workhouse Medical Officer" by Joseph Rogers, chronicles the author's own battles as a doctor in a 19th-century workhouse, revealing the harsh realities of medical care for the poor. It kicks off with Dr. Rogers' arrival at the Strand Workhouse, amidst a cholera outbreak, where he witnesses firsthand the awful living conditions: packed rooms, not enough medicine, and undertrained staff. The story follows his fight to make things better for his patients, battling resistance from those in charge who don't seem to care, showing the difficult circumstances of London's neglected and his tireless efforts to bring change to the healthcare system.