The Medical Profession in Ancient Times: An Anniversary DiscourseAcademy, 1856 - 222 pages |
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... remedies , and in other affec- tions , few . The school of Cos , though at times more heroic , especially in the use of the lancet and active purgatives , were in the habit of managing acute dis- eases by a restricted regimen ; barley ...
... remedies , and in other affec- tions , few . The school of Cos , though at times more heroic , especially in the use of the lancet and active purgatives , were in the habit of managing acute dis- eases by a restricted regimen ; barley ...
Page 64
... remedy , and what did good to one , did harm to an- other . No constitution was proof against it , but it seized on all alike , even those that were treated with all possible regard to diet . The most dread- ful part of the calamity was ...
... remedy , and what did good to one , did harm to an- other . No constitution was proof against it , but it seized on all alike , even those that were treated with all possible regard to diet . The most dread- ful part of the calamity was ...
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... Remedies , in which he dwelt mainly on friction of the skin , and beyond this , only on pas . * Seutonius , Octav . August . , cap . lix , + See Cassius , Celsus , Calius Aurelianus , Pliny , Apuleius Madaurensis . " sive exercise , and ...
... Remedies , in which he dwelt mainly on friction of the skin , and beyond this , only on pas . * Seutonius , Octav . August . , cap . lix , + See Cassius , Celsus , Calius Aurelianus , Pliny , Apuleius Madaurensis . " sive exercise , and ...
Page 101
... remedies in use before his day , and substituting for them such as were simple and grateful to the sick ; and in looking upon his art as useful only so far as it served to alleviate actual suffering , or to administer consola- tion to ...
... remedies in use before his day , and substituting for them such as were simple and grateful to the sick ; and in looking upon his art as useful only so far as it served to alleviate actual suffering , or to administer consola- tion to ...
Page 108
... remedies for the whole innocent race of mankind in all ages . The Empirics , on the other hand , relied on per- sonal experience alone . They , indeed , admitted the advantages of occasionally studying the evident . causes ; but to ...
... remedies for the whole innocent race of mankind in all ages . The Empirics , on the other hand , relied on per- sonal experience alone . They , indeed , admitted the advantages of occasionally studying the evident . causes ; but to ...
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Page 38 - I will follow that system of regimen which, according to my ability and judgment, I consider for the benefit of my patients, and abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous.
Page 38 - ... to teach them this art if they shall wish to learn it without fee or stipulation and that by precept, lecture, and every other mode of instruction I will impart a knowledge of the art to my own sons and those of my teachers and to disciples bound by a stipulation and oath according to the law of medicine but to none others.
Page 38 - Whatever, in connection with my professional practice or not in connection with it, I see or hear in the life of men which ought not to be spoken of abroad, I will not divulge, as reckoning that all such should be kept secret.
Page 38 - ... which, according to my ability and judgment, I consider for the benefit of my patients, and abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous. I will give no deadly medicine to...
Page 45 - ... except disgrace, and that does not hurt those who are familiar with it. Such persons are like the figures which are introduced in tragedies, for as they have the shape, and dress, and personal appearance of an actor, but are not actors, so also physicians are many in title but very few in reality.
Page 37 - I will keep this oath and this stipulation— to reckon him who taught me this art equally dear to me as my parents, to share my substance with him and relieve his necessities if required, to look upon his offspring in the same footing as my own brothers...
Page 37 - I swear by Apollo the physician and Aesculapius and health and all-heal and all the gods and goddesses that according to my ability and judgment I will keep this oath and this stipulation— to reckon him who taught me this art equally dear to me as my parents, to share my substance with him and relieve his necessities if required, to look upon his offspring...
Page 12 - Elam, there are found (sections 215-225) regulations of the medical profession, fixing a scale of fees and penalties for malpractice. Physicians are mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments. Jeremiah asks, " Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there?
Page 44 - Medicine is of all the arts the most noble; but, owing to the ignorance of those who practice it, and of those who, inconsiderately, form a judgment of them, it is at present far behind all the other arts.
Page 38 - While I continue to keep this Oath unviolated, may it be granted to me to enjoy life and the practice of the art, respected by all men, in all times. But should I trespass and violate this Oath, may the reverse be my lot.