Address delivered at the inauguration of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary School of Medicine on 1st November, 1876 / by John Gibson Fleming.

  • Fleming, John Gibson
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1876
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Credit: Address delivered at the inauguration of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary School of Medicine on 1st November, 1876 / by John Gibson Fleming. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    10 limits, corresponding in most instances with those I have indicated. To these, I have no doubt, your teacher will specially direct your attention. On Physiology, the third fundamental subject, I will say little. It has, within the period of the present generation, undergone such a gradual and thorough transformation? that little now remains of what was familiar to those acquainted with it in their early days. No doubt the fundamental principles of the science do not admit of change; still the progress effected has been remarkable, and new channels are every day opening up never dreamed of by the older physiologists. In point of importance, I put this science in the very foremost place, side by side with Anatomy. On these three, then, viz., Anatomy, Chemistry, and Physiology, the student will bear in mind that he must build his practical knowledge, and unless he lays in them a sound foundation, he can never hope to help forward the progress of scientific medicine, as distinguished from the mere empirical use of remedies. Passing on to the practical branches, time will not permit me to notice these seriatim. But one word on the great advantages and facilities for the study of these subjects afforded to students at this school. To the vast resources of this hospital for instruction in Practical Medicine and Surgery I need not again revert. But I wrish to take tins opportunity of directing your attention to the manner in which, in my opinion, you can derive most advantage from your attendance on the several departments of the Infirmary. I strongly recommend you to delay your attendance on the Dispensary till towards the close of your studies. I well know its temptations to the young students; but it is not the place for them. The number of patients is so numerous as to necessitate rapid diagnosis, and off-hand, sometimes
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