Edité par Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10 : 0243031211 ISBN 13 : 9780243031214
Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book critiques the state of medical practice in the 17th century, arguing that a return to the observational methods of the Greek physicians, such as Hippocrates and Galen, is necessary to improve patient care. The author contends that the excessive theorizing and reliance on abstract principles that characterized contemporary medicine had led to a decline in the effectiveness of treatments and a loss of focus on the individual patient. The book calls for a renewed emphasis on careful observation of symptoms, the collection of case histories, and the development of evidence-based treatments. It also critiques the excessive use of bloodletting, purging, and other harsh treatments that were common at the time. Ultimately, this book is a plea for a more rational and humane approach to medicine, one that is based on the careful observation of nature and the needs of the individual patient. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Edité par Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10 : 0243031211 ISBN 13 : 9780243031214
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Edité par Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10 : 0243031211 ISBN 13 : 9780243031214
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.