The Medical Profession in Ancient Times: An Anniversary DiscourseAcademy, 1856 - 222 pages |
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... skill in the cure of diseases as a part of their divine calling . Job speaks of his counselors as " physicians of no value ; " and Moses , of the preparation of the sacred oil after " the apothecary's art . " King Asa , when his disease ...
... skill in the cure of diseases as a part of their divine calling . Job speaks of his counselors as " physicians of no value ; " and Moses , of the preparation of the sacred oil after " the apothecary's art . " King Asa , when his disease ...
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... skill of his domestics . + In the earliest stages of civilization , among most primitive people , where medicine is practiced at all , the functions of the physician are usually united with those of the priest and civil ruler . The oak ...
... skill of his domestics . + In the earliest stages of civilization , among most primitive people , where medicine is practiced at all , the functions of the physician are usually united with those of the priest and civil ruler . The oak ...
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... skill in the use of herbs and roots , and in the management of injuries and external diseases . The people at large stand in great awe of them , and consult them on every affair of im- portance . But their personal safety is not in pro ...
... skill in the use of herbs and roots , and in the management of injuries and external diseases . The people at large stand in great awe of them , and consult them on every affair of im- portance . But their personal safety is not in pro ...
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... 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 their will . Cambyses , the Per- sian , demanded the daughter of ...
... 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 their will . Cambyses , the Per- sian , demanded the daughter of ...
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... skill in this manner . But if some of them , as Machaon and Padalirius , possessed extraordinary ability in the treatment of injuries , they were not exclusively devoted to its exercise ; for they were quite as ready at inflicting ...
... skill in this manner . But if some of them , as Machaon and Padalirius , possessed extraordinary ability in the treatment of injuries , they were not exclusively devoted to its exercise ; for they were quite as ready at inflicting ...
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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.