Transactions of the Annual Session (Volume 35) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1900. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... REPORT OF THE SECTION OF CLINICAL MEDICINE. The Relation of Homoeopathy to Life-insurance, by F. W. JBurlingame, M.D. Some Points Connected with the Diagnosis of Diseases of the Kidneys, by Clarence Bartlett, M.D. Clinical Cases, by Mary Branson, M.D. Diphtheria, by I. B. Gilbert, M.D. Nutrition, by L. B. Griffith, M.D. Rheumatism, by W. M. Griffith, M.D. The Topical Application of Antiseptics in Diphtheria, by B. B. Gumpert, M.D. Rheumatism, by A. B. Lichtenwalner, M.D. A Seldom-Recognized Factor for Some of Our Failures with Drugs, by E. R. Snader, M.D. Sexuality; Why an Avoided Subject, by R. E. Tomlin, M. D. Paralysis of Anus; A Peculiar Case, by Chandler Weaver, M.D. Demonstration of the Plasmodium Malaria? by Means of the Projection Lantern, by O. S. Haines, M.D., and D. B. James, M.D. Can Homoeopathy Cure Malaria? by J. C. Guernsey, M.D. THE RELATION OF HOMEOPATHY TO LIFE-INSURANCE. F. W. BURLINGAME, M.D., M'keesport. For years I have felt humiliated by the course pursued by the old-line life-insurance companies toward homoeopathic physicians. Not only has this humiliation been felt while talking to the gentlemanly representatives of said companies, but many times I have been asked by friends and patrons to explain the discrimination. "How is it, ' they will ask, " that the old-line insurance companies won't employ a homoeopathic physician as examiner?" If the inquirer is particularly well acquainted, he facetiously adds, "Is it because you homoeopaths are not supposed to know enough to attend to the business?" If the inquirer is not acquainted to the joking point he simply looks the inquiry. Several times I have been told by friends who were life-insurance agents that they would be only too glad to recommend me for appointment as medical examiner, but the...