The inept doctor who killed President of USA: Events Brought to Life With AI #ai #generativeart

The inept doctor who killed President of USA: Event Brought to Life With AI #ai #generativeart

In 1881, President James Garfield was shot, and Dr. D.W. Bliss was tasked with his care. There was no way to locate the bullet inside the president's body until Alexander Graham Bell invented an induction balance to detect metal. Bell tested it successfully on soldiers but failed twice to locate the bullet in Garfield.

The reason for these failures was Dr. Bliss's failure to remove the metal box spring from Garfield's bed, which interfered with the detector. Despite the common belief that Charles Guiteau, Garfield's assassin, caused his death, journalist Fred Rosen argues in "Murdering The President" that it was Dr. Bliss's negligence driven by ego.

Bliss had a controversial history, including allegations of cowardice during the Civil War and a bribery scandal. He subjected Garfield to unsanitary conditions and unnecessary pain while attempting to locate the bullet. He also introduced a dangerous method of feeding Garfield through his rectum.

In the end, Garfield's autopsy revealed that Bliss's probing had created a false wound track, leading away from the bullet. Bliss's actions, coupled with his discrediting of Bell's invention, contributed to Garfield's tragic death, emphasizing the importance of ethical and competent medical care in saving lives.

Read more: https://nypost.com/2016/09/22/the-inept-doctor-who-killed-president-garfield/