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In the episode Heroism in Medical Science, we are transported to Georgia in 1842, a time when medical practices were rudimentary and pain management was virtually non-existent. The story centers around Dr. Crawford W. Long, a 27-year-old physician who is passionate about his work and determined to find a solution to the problem of surgical pain. During a gathering with friends, he shares his bold claim that he can perform surgery without causing pain, a notion that is met with skepticism and disbelief. The conversation reveals the prevailing attitudes towards medicine and the challenges faced by those who dare to innovate.
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