The Medical Profession in Ancient Times: An Anniversary DiscourseAcademy, 1856 - 222 pages |
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... means of cure . The kings of Persia had no physicians of their own nation ; but were in the habit of obtaining them from Egypt , or luring them by rich rewards from Greece . The early Romans were in like condition . Their first attempt ...
... means of cure . The kings of Persia had no physicians of their own nation ; but were in the habit of obtaining them from Egypt , or luring them by rich rewards from Greece . The early Romans were in like condition . Their first attempt ...
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... means the second . * The writings of Plato and Aristotle are filled with allusions to our art ; and from it they are continually drawing their happiest illustrations . Plato had the following inscription over the door of his Academy ...
... means the second . * The writings of Plato and Aristotle are filled with allusions to our art ; and from it they are continually drawing their happiest illustrations . Plato had the following inscription over the door of his Academy ...
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... systematic course of instruction at either of these institutions , we have not now the means of ascer- taining . That Plato was well versed in the prin- ciples of the art , as taught by his contemporary 24 DISCOURSE .
... systematic course of instruction at either of these institutions , we have not now the means of ascer- taining . That Plato was well versed in the prin- ciples of the art , as taught by his contemporary 24 DISCOURSE .
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... means of drugs , the second by cutting and burning , the third produces a change in the diseased by a change in their diet , the fourth makes known the character of disease , and the fifth by instant assistance palliates suffering , and ...
... means of drugs , the second by cutting and burning , the third produces a change in the diseased by a change in their diet , the fourth makes known the character of disease , and the fifth by instant assistance palliates suffering , and ...
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... means of cure ; which , on the following day , the priest in attendance also ascertained , and afterwards undertook the super- vision of the treatment . . The fees of these priests were the free - will offer- ings of the sick . It was ...
... means of cure ; which , on the following day , the priest in attendance also ascertained , and afterwards undertook the super- vision of the treatment . . The fees of these priests were the free - will offer- ings of the sick . It was ...
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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.