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Physician and patient

Chapter 1: PHYSICIAN AND PATIENT.
By Worthington Hooker
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A practical examination of the relationship between medical practitioners and the public, presenting the mutual duties, interests, and expectations that should govern care. The author analyzes recurring medical errors and the ways imposture and exclusive remedies exploit them, advocating for sober judgment and scientific methods. Chapters outline professional conduct, ethical obligations, and the importance of clear communication and patient instruction. The work also stresses the patient’s role in cooperative care, the value of preventive measures and public health education, and the need for sound medical training and institutional trust.

PHYSICIAN AND PATIENT.

PHYSICIAN AND PATIENT;

OR,

A PRACTICAL VIEW

OF THE

MUTUAL DUTIES, RELATIONS AND INTERESTS

OF THE

MEDICAL PROFESSION

AND THE

COMMUNITY.



BY WORTHINGTON HOOKER, M.D.



I here present thee with a hive of bees, laden some with wax, and some with honey. Fear not to approach. There are no wasps, there are no hornets here. If some wanton bee should chance to buzz about thine ears, stand thy ground and hold thy hands; there’s none will sting if thou strike not first. If any do, she hath honey in her bag will cure thee too. Quarles.



NEW YORK:
BAKER AND SCRIBNER,
145 NASSAU STREET AND 36 PARK ROW.
1849.


Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1849, by

BAKER AND SCRIBNER,

In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern
District of New York.



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