Dr. William Daniel Hale

William Daniel Hale is considered by some to be the first Physician to perform "Open Heart Surgery". There are others who dispute that claim, based on the fact that it wasn't documented. This is how the truth gets lost in the muddle of misconception. In pre-malpractice days and prior to health insurance, it's not that far fetched to assume they didn't record everything. In addition to the racial climate and the race of the patient. The medical community just didn't make it a big deal. They sort of swept it under the rug.

What is proven and without question. Is the fact that he instituted sterile procedures and practices still in effect today. These breakthroughs in medicine were beneficial to both Black and White patients. I'm not a physician, but I am possibly a patient. If not for William Daniel Hale and his groundbreaking techniques. People might still be dying from simple procedures due to infections. That has much greater impact on the world of medicine. Than being the first to perform "Open Heart Surgery".

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