The Chicago Medical Journal, 1862, Vol. 5 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Daniel Brainard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332118932 ISBN 13: 9780332118932

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A window into 1860s medical practice and thinking, with practical notes and period perspectives.

This issue gathers editorials, notes on hospital conditions, society regulations, and extensive book and pamphlet reviews. A snapshot of how doctors, educators, and publishers discussed health, public welfare, and professional standards in the era.

The content ranges from observations on hospital air space and patient care to announcements of meetings, by-laws, and professional ethics. It also includes practical discussions on topics like sewing-machine hygiene, diet in serious illness, and updates on medical education and institutions. Readers will encounter contemporary opinions, case reflections, and concise summaries of current medical literature.

Ideal for readers of medical history, 19th-century medicine, and those curious about how doctors communicated and shared knowledge in the 1860s.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332118932
• ISBN 13: 9780332118932
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 722