9780260123480 - The Evolution of Modern Therapy: An Address Read Before the Society of the Alumni of the Medical College of Virginia (Classic Reprint) de Baruch, Simon (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book elucidates the evolution of medical therapy from its inception to the present. It deftly traces the dominance and decline of various treatments, from ancient bloodletting to the advent of homeopathy and modern antipyretics. Through a historical lens, it underscores the ever-present debate over therapeutic methods and the ongoing quest for more effective, less harmful treatments. The author asserts that the greatest therapeutic advances have been made by those who have adhered to tenets similar to Hippocrates, who emphasized the bodyâs innate ability to heal itself. While offering a thorough critique of past and present practices, this text ultimately highlights the importance of a patient-centered approach to medicine, where the physician acts as a guide, supporting the body's natural healing processes rather than waging war against disease. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.