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On the Present State of Therapeutics (Classic Reprint): With Some Suggestions for Placing It Upon a More Scientific Basis - Couverture souple

MD, James Rogers

 
9781330302552: On the Present State of Therapeutics (Classic Reprint): With Some Suggestions for Placing It Upon a More Scientific Basis

Synopsis

Explore why there is no single, proven system of therapeutics yet, and how a patient’s mindset can steer healing.

This concise work surveys the history and limits of medical treatment, arguing that ignorance of disease courses and drug actions has hindered real progress. It also highlights how attitudes and psychological factors have shaped outcomes, sometimes more than drugs themselves.



Alongside this, the discussion covers controversial ideas in early therapeutic science, including debates about dilution and dosage in homeopathy, and why practitioners vary in their approaches. The text blends historical critique with a practical reminder: attention to the patient’s mental state can influence the effectiveness of care.




  • A clear look at why therapeutics lacks a single, rational foundation.

  • Examination of how mind and mood impact treatment outcomes.

  • Summary of debates around dosage, dilution, and the interpretation of cures.

  • Notes on how clinical practice can better account for patient psychology.



Ideal for readers of medical history and those seeking a grounded view of how mind and medicine intersect in healing.

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