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ship's doctor (A Ship's doctor or Ship's surgeon is the person responsible for the health of the people aboard a ship whilst at sea. The term "ship's doctor" or "ship's surgeon" appears often in reference to the Age of Sail British Royal Navy's "surgeons." These men, like other physicians, often did not have much medical training. These men cared for the members of the ship, dealing with wounds from battle, disease and the other medical problems which plagued the Navy throughout the world. wiki Alexander Demidov); surgeon |
