Observations on the expediency of instituting a friendly association of the medical profession throughout Scotland, for insuring a provision during sickness and old age, widows' annuities, endowments to children, &c / by Edward D. Allison.

  • Allison, Edward D.
Date:
1826
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    An observance of the recommendations therein am- ply illustrated, cannot fail, it is hoped, of placing the interests of the association on a sure and per^- manent foundation. There are two sorts of objections to propo- sitions of the description I have delineated, and which are diametrically opposed to each other. 1*^, Those generally advanced by individuals, who thoughtlessly disapprove of having recourse to any public institution whatever, for the purpose of pro- viding for the possible wants of themselves or fami- lies, or, who never seem at least as if they were im* pressed with the propriety of doing so; and, 9,clly, Those against an establishment the principles here inculcated. It is no easy task to convince those first alluded to, of the gross absurdity, and imminent danger, of their opinions and conduct. With them facts are unheeded ; and their convic- tions are awakened only at a period of personal or family calamity, when experience cannot benefit them. The only reply which these improvident individuals can be brought to make to every kind of representation, is, they trust in Providence. I must confess my fears, however, that these general objectors care as little about, as they experimentally know of, Providence. It is a mere evasion of the questiona subterfuge to their want of inclination for a closer application to business during health, and more provident habits in future. And, I would take the liberty of hinting to them the propriety of con-