What type of medical care did slaves receive?

Enslaved people often received minimal medical care, primarily focused on maintaining their productivity. Treatment was typically provided by fellow slaves with limited medical knowledge or by plantation owners' physicians, who prioritized cost-effectiveness over comprehensive care. Common ailments and injuries were often treated with rudimentary remedies, and preventive care was largely neglected. Overall, the medical care available to enslaved individuals was inadequate and largely influenced by their value as laborers rather than their health needs.