The Journal of Korean Medical History (한국의사학회지)

Korean Society of the Medical History (한국의사학회)
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A Study on the achievements of Baek Kwang-hyeon, a Doctor in Chosun Dynasty

의인(醫人) 백광현(白光玹)의 행적 연구

  • Pahng, Sung-Hye (Dept. of Medical History, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Namil (Dept. of Medical History, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Do-Hoon (Dept. of Classics and Medical History, College of Korean Medicine, Ga-Cheon University) ;
  • Cha, Wung-Seok (Dept. of Medical History, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University)
  • 방성혜 (경희대학교 한의과대학 의사학교실) ;
  • 김남일 (경희대학교 한의과대학 의사학교실) ;
  • 김도훈 (가천대학교 한의과대학 원전의사학교실) ;
  • 차웅석 (경희대학교 한의과대학 의사학교실)
  • Received : 2013.10.22
  • Accepted : 2013.11.20
  • Published : 2013.11.30
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the life and achievements of a doctor whose name is Baek Kwang-hyeon. He was at first a soldier and later became a doctor. After years of practicing, he was chosen as a acupuncture specialist doctor of Royal Office of Medicine. He was also chosen as a Royal doctor. The method to do this study was to read the book "Jisagongyousa Bukyunghumbang(知事公遺事 附經驗方)", which is writing about his life and medical achievements. Also "Seongjeongwon Ilgi(承政院日記)" was searched to find more about Dr. Baek's life. The results were as follows. More unknown records about his life and works could be found. His medical achievements and originality could also be clarified. Through above books and other records, the annual report of his life could be presented at the end of this stuy.

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