Volume 2

Medical and chirurgical reform proposed, from a review of the healing art, throughout Europe, particularly Great Britain. With considerations on hospitals, dispensaries, poor-houses, and prisons; observations on the apothecaries late application to Parliament; and proposals for general legislative regulations. Including hints for improving the healing and veterinary arts. / By T. Champney.

  • Champney, Thomas, 1761-1816
Date:
1797
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Credit: Medical and chirurgical reform proposed, from a review of the healing art, throughout Europe, particularly Great Britain. With considerations on hospitals, dispensaries, poor-houses, and prisons; observations on the apothecaries late application to Parliament; and proposals for general legislative regulations. Including hints for improving the healing and veterinary arts. / By T. Champney. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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