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Doctors, Hygiene, and Therapeutics (Classic Reprint): An Anniversary Discourse, Delivered Before the New York Academy of Medicine, November 18, 1875 - Couverture souple

Hudson, Erasmus Darwin

 
9780282991807: Doctors, Hygiene, and Therapeutics (Classic Reprint): An Anniversary Discourse, Delivered Before the New York Academy of Medicine, November 18, 1875

Synopsis

Doctors, Hygiene, and Therapeutics presents a 19th‑century physician’s view on the state of medicine, its history, and the role of education in advancing public health. This anniversary address surveys the profession’s progress, warns against quackery, and argues for higher training, ethical standards, and the science of hygiene as the backbone of modern medicine.

In clear, accessible prose, the discourse contrasts learned medicine with charlatanry, highlights the value of clinical study and history, and notes how culture, education, and public trust shape the doctor’s work. It links past innovations to present practice and envisions a future where physicians guide safety, health, and prevention for all.

What you’ll experience:


  • A historical perspective on medicine’s development and the rise of professional standards.

  • Discussion of the importance of rigorous education, research, and personal integrity for physicians.

  • Thoughts on public health, hygiene, and the physician’s evolving role as a health adviser.

  • References to notable figures and moments in medical history that shaped practice.



Ideal for readers of medical history, 19th‑century scholarship, and anyone curious about how hygiene and education transformed medicine.

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