The Illinois Medical Journal (Volume 11) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907. Excerpt: ... I want to see all warring cease. I want to see the reign of peace. I want to see "Thy kingdom come," The thousand years millenium. Then heaven will be upon this eartn And every creature have new birth. Then, sure you'd willing die? But why Would one in glory wish to die? O wondrous, wom-rov.s are to he The achievements of futurity. Correspondence. DISCUSSION ON RECIPROCITY. Editor Illinois Medical Journal: I have read with a great deal of interest Dr. Egan's article on "Facts and Fallacies Concerning Interstate Reciprocity in Medical Licensure." With the greater part of his contentions and statements I can thoroughly agree, but I must join issue with him in his statement and conclusions relative to the form of reciprocity adopted by the "American Confederation" and in force at the present time in some twenty of the leading states. This requirement. which provides for older and reputable practitioners, officially reads as follows: PREREQUISITE CREDENTIALS. As a prerequisite to reciprocal registration the applicant therefor shall file in the offices of the boards of the state of which he is a licentiate, and of the state where reciprocal registration is sought, such evidence of good moral and professional character as may be demanded by said boards, and such evidence, at the discretion of either board, may include proof of membership in a recognized medical society, and such membership may be considered in connection with the other evidences of character presented. QUALIFICATION II. A certificate of registration, or license issued by the proper board of any state, may be accepted as evidence of qualification for reciprocal registration in any other state, provided, the holder of such certificate has been engaged in the reputable practice of medicine in such...