Syphilis: A Motion Picture Clinic

This American Medical Association (AMA) and U.S. Public Health Service (PHS)-sponsored film aims to present the most current knowledge about causes, effects, and treatment of syphilis. Remarks by the heads of the AMA and PHS open the film, and doctors are shown lecturing and describing symptoms and indications of primary and secondary syphilis. Clinical techniques for examining patients and testing for syphilis are shown. Recommended treatments including arsenic, bismuth, and mercury for various manifestations and duration of disease are presented.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
76 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
76 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 1, 1937
Season
1937
Average Score
50%
Mean Score
50%
Ratings
1
Popularity
1
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
American Medical Association, United States Public Health Service, Burton Holmes Films Inc.
Genres
Documentary
Country
United States

Tags

public health50%syphilis50%health education50%venereal diseases50%united states public health services50%

Description

This American Medical Association (AMA) and U.S. Public Health Service (PHS)-sponsored film aims to present the most current knowledge about causes, effects, and treatment of syphilis. Remarks by the heads of the AMA and PHS open the film, and doctors are shown lecturing and describing symptoms and indications of primary and secondary syphilis. Clinical techniques for examining patients and testing for syphilis are shown. Recommended treatments including arsenic, bismuth, and mercury for various manifestations and duration of disease are presented.

Immersion

Japanese

Characters

Staff

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