Medicina Flagellata; Or, The Doctor Scarify'd by Anonymous
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| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title | Medicina Flagellata; Or, The Doctor Scarify'd |
| Note | Reading ease score: 32.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Medicina Flagellata; or, The Doctor Scarify'd" by Anonymous is a critical examination of the medical profession written in the early 18th century. This work takes a satirical approach to expose the vices, incompetencies, and corrupt practices within the medical field, particularly targeting physicians and apothecaries. It serves as a call to the public to be wary of quackery and to seek proper medical care while aiming to restore the integrity of medicine to its ancient roots. The opening of the text provides a preface that sets the stage for the author's critique. The author expresses a contemplation on the decline of the medical profession, arguing that many so-called physicians lack the appropriate training and ethical standards, resulting in harm to patients. They highlight the prevalence of charlatans and incompetent practitioners who prioritize profit over patient care, often using convoluted language and obscure treatments to mask their ignorance. Additionally, the author reflects on the importance of health and the connection between the body and soul, suggesting that true medical knowledge should be rooted in careful study and ethical practice. This critical tone and examination of medical practices suggest a deeper engagement with the theme of integrity versus fraud in healthcare. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | R: Medicine |
| Subject | Hygiene |
| Subject | Quacks and quackery |
| Subject | Plague -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Medicine -- Practice -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33155 |
| Release Date | Jul 14, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 91 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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