A criticism on the policy and remedial measures of the old school physicians / by L.C. Dolley.
- Dolley, L. C.
- Date:
- [1857?]
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: A criticism on the policy and remedial measures of the old school physicians / by L.C. Dolley. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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![CEITICISM 0 N THE POLICY AND REMEDIAL MEASURES OF THE OLD SCHOOL PHYSICIANS. BY L. C. DOLLEY, M. D. ' [Reprinted from the College Journal.] — 0\ V I have frequently been called upon by physicians of the old practice, to explain why measures and remedies in common use with themselves are objected to by Eclectics. It is presumed that others are importuned in a similar way. The labor of answering individually all such inqui- ries makes it desirable'that there should be published through some medium convenient for reference, a resume of arguments upon the chief points of difference between the views of Eclectic and old School physicians. . It is much to be regretted that one who would combat certain ancient prejudices and inveterate habits of the profession, cannot obtain a fair, candid, and impartial hearing through the old school journals. Al- though the subjects discussed may be treated so clearly as to carry de- monstration in every sentence, obstinacy, indolence, and the fear of re- form form insurmountable barriers to an acknowledgment and accep- tation of the conclusions arrived at. The most liberal of these peri- odicals, professing a willingness to admit into its pages, as legitimate subjects of discussion, criticisms on the writings and theories of those representing the various doctrines of the present day, excludes that which might serve to demolish too suddenly the dogmas relating to Venesection, Calomel, Antimony, etc. (We may preach against vio- lating the sixth commandment, if we do not address ourselves to doctors.) Those who do not bow the knee to Baal must submit to deprivation and infraction of their rights, and to other forms of injustice, and per- haps it is right that they should enjoy a monopoly of truth. Instead of 1](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b21115321_0003.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
