Similar to previous chapters of this book, as well other readings for this class, these two chapters primarily discussed the evolution of medical field in various ways. With urinalysis and x-rays becoming effective, things for home care and the hospital began to change. With x-rays being large items, that were efficient in detecting broken bones and other things regarding the body, it was very difficult for anyone to get one of these in their home to assist with treatment. Still today, x-rays are not commonly used in the home, even of physicians and other medical doctors who could very well afford it, let alone use it correctly.
In addition, the role of women was also brought up during these chapters. Because of the dominant role that men played during this time, surrounding the war, men received x-rays more periodically than women. Though the author suggest that the lifestyles between the two were very relevant to men having more x-rays done than woman, it also stated the stature of the machine, in addition, is what kept women away from them. Avoiding legal action, physicians could have very well kept women out of x-rays, due to not knowing how well they would react to them.
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