The present state of medicine in Sheffield : an introductory address, delivered at the Sheffield School of Medicine, October 1st, 1866 / by J.H. Aveling, M.D. ... [etc.].

  • Aveling, J. H. (James Hobson), 1828-1892.
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[1866?]
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    PRESENT STATE OF MEDICINE IN SHEFFIELD. When Benedict XII. was told that he had been elected Pope, he turned to the Cardinals and said, “You have chosen an ass. Now I do not wish to be disrespectful to the learned council of this school, but I must say that I think they have not selected the wisest and most able man they could find to deliver this introductory address. How- ever, as the task has been set me, I will endeavour to perform it honestly, if I cannot do it ably and well. Perhaps it would not be uninteresting or unprofitable were we to turn our attention for a short time to the present state of medicine in this town. I am aware in selecting this subject (the first which presented itself to me) I have chosen a path full of perils, and one in which I shall be sure to jostle against the prejudices, and tread upon the moral corns of many. Let me, however, at the outset say that my intention is not to point the finger of censure at any individual, but simply to describe as truth- fully as possible the broad facts relating to our profession which every day meet my eyes. Where shall I begin ? Must it be with the quacks in the market place ; and if so, with which of these—with the worm doctor and his bottles of long parasites—with