Code of Hammurabi, History

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If a physician make a large incision with an operating knife and cure it, or if he open a tumor ( over the eye) with an operating knife, and saves the eye, he shall receive ten shekels in money.
If a physician make a large incision with the operating knife and kill him or open a tumor with the operating knife and cut out the eye his hands shall be cut off.
What is the major difference between these laws?
How do you believe that these laws prevented doctors from practicing medicine?
Do you believe that these are good laws to impose on doctors? Explain.

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