Medical etiquette, or, An essay upon the laws and regulations which ought to govern the conduct of members of the medical profession in their relation to each other / compiled exclusively for the profession by Abraham Banks.

  • Banks, Abraham.
Date:
1839
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Credit: Medical etiquette, or, An essay upon the laws and regulations which ought to govern the conduct of members of the medical profession in their relation to each other / compiled exclusively for the profession by Abraham Banks. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    9€ medical practices has become a regular trade, the far greater portion of those advertised for sale being got up, like Peter Pindar's razors, purposely for sale, and not for use. In partnerships, we think the most eligible plan for a young man is, to serve a short, time as an assistant, where it can be done: it gives him an insight into the true character of the practice, and enables him to feel his way with the patients, especially in the better practices, as opinion is frequently so strong in favour of the principal, that an assistant acting up to him in most matters, will make more way than even a partner. In conclusion, we would say a few words upon the subject of marriage. Of all the occ\ipations of life, there is certainly not one which could urge so strong a plea for the necessity of marriage to success as the profession of medicine, and perhaps none where so great reluctance is manifested. It is a common saying, that a medical man could keep a wife for nought, but this is nought to the purpose : the moral responsibihties incurred by marriage are veiy great, and it is we apprehend from a conviction of these in men better educated than the mass that the re- luctance arises; but, although we are thoroughly persuaded of its important assistance to success, if even it be not indispensable, we would advise no young man to incur the responsibihty, until he can