Distinction without separation : in a letter to the president of the College of Surgeons, on the present state of the profession / Joseph Henry Green.

  • Green Joseph Henry, 1791-1863.
Date:
1831
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Credit: Distinction without separation : in a letter to the president of the College of Surgeons, on the present state of the profession / Joseph Henry Green. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    and that the examinations for ascertaining their pro- ficiency, should be conducted by both ; and that then from the candidate expressing his wish to enrol himself in either, as intending to devote himself practically to one or other branch pre-eminently, whether medicine or surgery, such additional proofs of competency might be required, as might shew that he was entitled to the desired privilege. And thus the practical dis- tinction between medicine and surgery would be ac- knowledged, whilst their scientific unity would be preserved. Out of both would then naturally arise a third de- partment, partaking of the character of each,—that of midwifery. This might have its separate board or in- stitute, and the candidates for admission having the same basis of general education, would follow a similar rule for the enrolment of its members, by requiring a special skill and knowledge in this department of the profession. Next, as conjoining the functions of all three, the class of general practitioners would find its place: their institute forming a department of the faculty, which would in like manner regulate the admission of candidates, their education and qualifications, and watch over the affairs of their particular branch of the pro- fession. Lastly, from the colleges or institutes of medicine,