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Dr. David Montoya, of the Sunnybrook Medical Centre Trauma Unit, likes challenges of emergency diagnosis.
Dr. David Montoya, of the Sunnybrook Medical Centre Trauma Unit, likes challenges of emergency diagnosis.

Dr. David Montoya, of the Sunnybrook Medical Centre Trauma Unit, likes challenges of emergency diagnosis.

Date8/15/1983
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0131070F
      Treating the trauma: Dr. James Murray, head of Sunnybrook Medical Centre's hand unit straps a finger manipluator onto the palm of 23-year-old John Boothby of Orilla. Boothby's right hand was smashed in an car accident in June, 1982. There were 23 different pieces of bone. Says Murray: . . . the hand is such an important part of the body, not just physically but aesthetically.
      Treating the trauma: Dr. James Murray, head of Sunnybrook Medical Centre's hand unit straps a finger manipluator onto the palm of 23-year-old John Boothby of Orilla. Boothby's right hand was smashed in an car accident in June, 1982. There were 23 different pieces of bone. Says Murray: . . . the hand is such an important part of the body, not just physically but aesthetically.
      Bull, Ron
      1/1/1984
      Medical progress: Dr. Clive Mortimer demonstrates the scanner with the help of nurse Katherine Thomas. The scanner may be a big aid in diagnosis
      Medical progress: Dr. Clive Mortimer demonstrates the scanner with the help of nurse Katherine Thomas. The scanner may be a big aid in diagnosis
      Mortimer, Clive
      2/2/1984
      Diagnosis: Depart. Dr. Robert Cooper of O'Connor Dr. was contravening zoning regulations by having his offie in his home. The neighbors objected and the doctor now is on the move
      Diagnosis: Depart. Dr. Robert Cooper of O'Connor Dr. was contravening zoning regulations by having his offie in his home. The neighbors objected and the doctor now is on the move
      Cooper, Robert, Dr.
      11/2/1972
      Dr. Philip Hall, an obstetrician-gynecologist with Toronto General Hospital's Ante-Natal Diagnosis Clinic, says Canadian doctors would also refuse to perform an amniocentesis to determine sex alone.
      Dr. Philip Hall, an obstetrician-gynecologist with Toronto General Hospital's Ante-Natal Diagnosis Clinic, says Canadian doctors would also refuse to perform an amniocentesis to determine sex alone.
      Spremo, Boris
      9/7/1979
      Step three: Dr. Leo Mahoney, director of St. Michael's breast diagnosis clinic, operates a $29,000 infra red, closed circuit TV camera called a thermo(...)
      Step three: Dr. Leo Mahoney, director of St. Michael's breast diagnosis clinic, operates a $29,000 infra red, closed circuit TV camera called a thermo(...)
      Lennon, Frank
      9/17/1973
      Step four: Colored pictures, developed in one minute are examined by Dr. Mahoney. He also checks x-rays and if the diagnosis is favorable he will tell(...)
      Step four: Colored pictures, developed in one minute are examined by Dr. Mahoney. He also checks x-rays and if the diagnosis is favorable he will tell(...)
      Lennon, Frank
      9/17/1973
      Seeks cure: Dr. Umberto de Boni has researched Alzheimer's disease for 12 years. But he says a sure diagnosis still can't be made until the brain is e(...)
      Seeks cure: Dr. Umberto de Boni has researched Alzheimer's disease for 12 years. But he says a sure diagnosis still can't be made until the brain is e(...)
      De Boni, Umberto, Dr
      8/12/1983
      Step one: Volunteer at St. Michael's Hospital breast diagnosis centre brings coffee to a woman about to take the examination for breast cancer
      Step one: Volunteer at St. Michael's Hospital breast diagnosis centre brings coffee to a woman about to take the examination for breast cancer
      Lennon, Frank
      9/18/1973
      Brooker: He was to fly home today for a diagnosis on his knee
      Brooker: He was to fly home today for a diagnosis on his knee
      Brooker, Todd
      9/14/1983
      Scalpel, please: The ribbon is cut on the new emergency unit at Scarborough Centenary by Dr. Paul Truscott, acting chief of staff (left), and Dr. Edmund Urovitz, head of the medical staff society.
      Scalpel, please: The ribbon is cut on the new emergency unit at Scarborough Centenary by Dr. Paul Truscott, acting chief of staff (left), and Dr. Edmund Urovitz, head of the medical staff society.
      Eglinton, Rick
      6/25/1986
      Friendly exchange: Deng Pufang, in wheelchair right, shakes hands with Dr. David Houlden of Sunnybrook Medical Centre who created machine to diagnose extent of spinal cord injuries. Deng, founder and director of the China Fund for the Handicapped, is on North American tour.
      Friendly exchange: Deng Pufang, in wheelchair right, shakes hands with Dr. David Houlden of Sunnybrook Medical Centre who created machine to diagnose extent of spinal cord injuries. Deng, founder and director of the China Fund for the Handicapped, is on North American tour.
      Lennon, Frank
      9/28/1987
      Dr. Robert McMurty, head of the trauma unit he co-founded, is flanked by some of his team
      Dr. Robert McMurty, head of the trauma unit he co-founded, is flanked by some of his team
      McMurtry, Robert
      12/10/1986