08/14/2026
Wish I had practiced in that era.
House calls used to be the norm! 🏡💼 In the 1930s, house calls made up 40% of all physician encounters. By the 1950s, this number began to drop as technology advanced and treatments required specialized clinic equipment.
Fun Fact: The iconic black medical bag weighed an average of 10 to 15 pounds when fully stocked!