The Cincinnati Lancet & Observer Volume 3 (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. 1860 Excerpt: ...day. They urged the introduction of chairs on various subjects, now not taught in medical schools, such as hygiene, medical literature, etc. The report considered sufficient attention was not paid to clinical (at the bedside) instruction, and that the required curriculum of study should be extended to various collateral branches, without a knowledge of which no man could properly perform his duties as a physician--even though he possess diplomas from regular medical schools; and they urged upon the Association the importance of taking prompt and efficient action to increase the standard of the profession, as whatever reform was to be instituted, should emanate from this body, and the matter should be taken in hand immediately, instead of appointing successive committees, thns incurring a year's delay, again and again. The Committee desired to be considered as having no desire for any fastidious reform, but only desired such changes as would increase the general interests of the profession. In conclusion, the Committee offered the following preamble and resolutions, which they desired to be considered as part of their report: Whereas, It is the deliberate judgment of the American Medical Association, that the time has fairly come for the introduction of improvements into the present system of medical education, which shall elevate the existing standard of qualification for the Doctorate, and especially for securing and encouraging a higher degree of attainment in the science and of skill in the art of medicine than has been heretofore accessible to students in our country, and Whereas, This body of American Physicians is regarded by our fraternity everywhere as the acknowledged head and representative of the medical profession in the United States, and it is...