In the relation we bear to the public, what use shall we make of our knowledge of the evil effects of venereal disease? / by Albert Vanderveer.

  • Vander Veer, A. (Albert), 1841-1929.
Date:
1911
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    [Reprinted from the American Journal of Obstetrics and Diseases of IVomen and Children, Vol. LXIV, No. S. 1911. ] \ V / ♦ / IN THE RELATION WE BEAR! t6 THE PUBLIC, WHAT USE SHALL WE MAKE <5F t)UR KNOWLEDGE OF THE EVIL EFFECTS OF VENEREAL DISEASE?1 BY ALBERT VANDERVEER, M. D., Albany, N. Y. Our Association came into existence at a time when pelvic and abdominal lesions were being studied with great earnestness. The advances being made in our understanding of bacteriology and pathology, together with surgical technic, permitted the doing of surgical operations at one time considered impossible. Papers were presented and discussions followed, developing a constantly increasing knowledge that established a position for the members of our Association on a high plane, and which attracted the attention of the public to the performance of opera- tions that were surprising. We early had among our Fellows some of the best thinkers and workers of this country. The condition of pus in the female pelvis was very thoroughly in- vestigated. Bold, brave, radical surgical methods were sug- gested and followed out. The discussions relating to these cases were clear and forcible, and at no time given in a spirit of censure, but with an earnest effort to always reach the truth. Among the Fellows who did so much, and in such a fearless manner, was one of whom it can truthfully be said he was the leader among leaders, and who will meet with us no more in this life. I refer to Dr. Joseph Price, a giant among all of his associates. In a more elaborate reference to his life work, and in a more suitable manner may his surviving co-workers do justice to his monu- mental efforts for the uplifting of his profession. In the gross, macroscopical and laboratory examination and Study of these pathological specimens it was soon impressed upon all that a large proportion of these conditions gave every evidence 1 Read before the Twenty-fourth Annual Meeting of the American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, held at Louisville, Ky., September 26-28, 1911. Copyright, William Wood & Company. 2Ci cr;i