The Medical Profession in Ancient Times: An Anniversary DiscourseAcademy, 1856 - 222 pages |
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... result of no incon- siderable research ; much of which might have been spared , had I been disposed to rely simply on the historians . But as my investigations were under- taken for my own gratification , I have , as far as leisure and ...
... result of no incon- siderable research ; much of which might have been spared , had I been disposed to rely simply on the historians . But as my investigations were under- taken for my own gratification , I have , as far as leisure and ...
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... results of dis- eased action . The deference paid to the medical skill of the Egyptian priests , was not confined to their own people . They were sought for by the rulers of the surrounding nations , and sometimes sent abroad against ...
... results of dis- eased action . The deference paid to the medical skill of the Egyptian priests , was not confined to their own people . They were sought for by the rulers of the surrounding nations , and sometimes sent abroad against ...
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... results in every thing pertaining to your art . " + The candidate having passed the first ordeal of preparation , and commencing the ceremonies of Illu- mination , was obliged to subscribe to the Oath ; which was a formula analogous to ...
... results in every thing pertaining to your art . " + The candidate having passed the first ordeal of preparation , and commencing the ceremonies of Illu- mination , was obliged to subscribe to the Oath ; which was a formula analogous to ...
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... result . There was no want of liberality in this ; and it is not for us to complain of that habitual caution which led to the close and attentive study of prognostics , a class of studies for which we have still reason to be thankful to ...
... result . There was no want of liberality in this ; and it is not for us to complain of that habitual caution which led to the close and attentive study of prognostics , a class of studies for which we have still reason to be thankful to ...
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... result of accident ; and the best of them , in a prac tical point of view , rarely the result of forethought . He who detects the rising spirit of the age , who first gives expression and embodiment , or the power of progress and ...
... result of accident ; and the best of them , in a prac tical point of view , rarely the result of forethought . He who detects the rising spirit of the age , who first gives expression and embodiment , or the power of progress and ...
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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.