I remember house calls from our family doctor in the '50s. Doc had a black back with instruments and some meds. My sibs and I had Chickenpox and Measles (among other things) handled that way.

Yes, house calls were real and not terribly expensive (so I've read, and my father's reaction to the bills would seem to back that up).

I remember house calls from our family doctor in the '50s. Doc had a black back with instruments and some meds. My sibs and I had Chickenpox and Measles (among other things0 handled that way.

Yes, house calls were real and not terribly expensive (so I've read, and my father's reaction to the bills would seem to back that up).