The Journal of Korean Medical History (한국의사학회지)
- Volume 21 Issue 1
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- Pages.47-52
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- 2008
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- 1229-6147(pISSN)
A Study on Chosun Dynasty Professional Woman Doctors
조선전기(朝鮮前期)의 '전문의녀(專門醫女)'에 관한 연구 -성종대(成宗代)의 의녀(醫女) 장덕(長德)과 귀금(貴今)을 중심으로-
- Lee, Min Ho (Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine) ;
- Ahn, Sang Woo (Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine)
- Published : 2008.09.30
Abstract
The Chosun dynasty woman doctors served important roles as professional doctors. Most of these woman doctors are believed to have been either assistants to their male counterparts or specialists for certain limited fields such as gynecology. Despite such circumstances, some woman doctors such as 장덕 or 귀금 were even mentioned in the 조선왕조실록 for their outstanding abilities. In such cases where a doctor was recognized for their skills, they were entitled to higher social status and/or financial benefits.