Ramsey County History – Winter 1997: “When Euphoria Dimmed: X-Rays’ First Victim; William Henslin and His Missing Gold Crown”
- Year
- 1997
- Volume
- 31
- Issue
- 4
- Creators
- George McDonald
- Topics
When Euphoria Dimmed: X-Rays’ First Victim; William Henslin and His Missing Gold Crown
Author: George McDonald
In 1902 Dr. Warren Dennis subjected carpenter William Henslin to long and repeated x-ray examinations searching for a lost dental crown. The resulting radiation burns led to the first malpractice case regarding misuse of x-rays. On appeal the case made important expert-witness law.
- Year
- 1997
- Volume
- 31
- Issue
- 4
- Creators
- George McDonald
- Topics