What were the primary duties of a barber surgeon?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Barber Surgeon
Barber surgeons in medieval times performed a variety of duties, including hair cutting, shaving, and dental extractions. They also conducted surgical procedures such as bloodletting, wound care, and minor surgeries. Their role combined elements of both barbering and medicine, as they were often the only medical practitioners available to the public, especially in rural areas.