Introductory lecture to a course on forensic medicine : delivered in the Anatomical Theatre of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, November 1831 / by George Burrows.

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[1831?]
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Credit: Introductory lecture to a course on forensic medicine : delivered in the Anatomical Theatre of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, November 1831 / by George Burrows. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. The original may be consulted at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.

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    The Concluding Part of the Course, by Dr. GEORGE BURROWS, Will comprise tlie consideration of all those Questions relating to the Social condition of Individuals, and which may become the Subjects of Legal inquiry: these are— On the Sex of the Individual—Hermaphrodites and other Anomalies—on Age—Identity—Impotence—Sterility—Mar- riage—and Divorce. On Conception—Advance of the Embryo—its Age deter- mined— Quickening—concealed or pretended Pregnancy—on Superfoetation—on the Duration of Pregnancy—on Abortion; its physical and physiological Proofs—on Parturition; the Proofs of this occurrence. On the new-born Child ; its Vitality—on monstrous Births —on the Legitimacy of Children. On feigned Diseases—disqualifying Diseases—on the Pre- sumption of Survivorship. On Insanity—Proofs of unsound Mind—Nature of the Com- mission “ de lunatico inquirendo” — Certificates of Insanity— on the legislative Enactments for the care of the Insane. On Medical Evidence. On Nuisances affecting the Health of Individuals or Com- munities—on Contagion and Quarantine Regulations—on the Preservation of Health—on the Insurance of Life—Conclusion. Terms of Attendance: One Course 3 Guineas Perpetual 4 Guineas Further particulars may be obtained at the Anatomical MUSEUM, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. THE END. PRINTED BY JOSEPH MAI.LETT, WABDOUU STREET, LONDON.
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