The Law and Medical Men by R. Vashon Rogers
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| Author | Rogers, R. Vashon (Robert Vashon), 1843-1911 |
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| LoC No. | 2007617989 |
| Title | The Law and Medical Men |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "The Law and Medical Men" by R. Vashon Rogers is a legal treatise written in the late 19th century. This work aims to bridge the gap in legal literature for practitioners in the medical and legal fields by providing insights on various interconnections between law and medicine. It discusses key topics ranging from historical practitioners to malpractice, payment structures, and the ethical implications surrounding the medical profession. The beginning of the text sets the tone for its exploration of the relationship between law and medical practice. It opens with a historical overview of early medical practitioners in England, particularly focusing on the Druids who blended medical practice with philosophical and spiritual beliefs. The narrative then progresses through the centuries, detailing shifts in medical authority and practice, notably how surgery was once in the hands of barbers and the gradual separation and specialization of medical roles. This establishes a foundation for understanding the evolution of medical law and the complexities that arose between practitioners and the legal system, setting the stage for the broader themes to unfold throughout the treatise. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | K: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence |
| Subject | Medical laws and legislation |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51293 |
| Release Date | Feb 24, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 82 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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