The principal diseases of India, briefly described : with hints on the duties of medical officers in that country / by Charles Alex. Gordon.

  • Gordon, Charles Alexander, 1821-1899.
Date:
1847
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Credit: The principal diseases of India, briefly described : with hints on the duties of medical officers in that country / by Charles Alex. Gordon. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    In the event of any medicine being required be- tween the regular periods at which requisitions for a supply are forwarded, it is customary to transmit an ^^Emergent Indent^^ to the Superintending Surgeon, who will immediately forward the quantity required by dak or post, for every one must admit that the Indian Government is most liberal in providing for its sick soldiers. Such articles as are produced in the country can usually be obtained from the Commissariat Department without any further reference, provided that no more than the regulated allowance be required; but when there has been occasion to exceed this, it becomes necessary to have the indent sanctioned by the Su- perintending Surgeon. Among the returns to be rendered by a medical officer in charge of European troops, are: 1. A daily state to the Commanding officer. 2. A weekly state to the Superintending Surgeon of the district. 3, A monthly return of sick to the Inspector General of H.M.^s troops. 4. A monthly return according to ano- ther form, to the Superintending Surgeon. 5. A monthly return of hospital stoppages to the Paymaster, if with a regimentand to the Commanding Officer, if with a detachment. 6. A quarterly return of sick and wounded to the Inspector General; to which is to