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The Collected Works of Dr. P. M. Latham, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

P. M. Latham

 
9780483203020: The Collected Works of Dr. P. M. Latham, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A window into early 19th‑century medical practice, with detailed prison disease records and lessons for clinical observation.

This volume gathers essays and case records from a penitentiary setting, combining discussion of medical education with practical notes on diagnosing, treating, and tracking disease. It presents tables showing how illnesses appeared and evolved over time, and it includes narrative cases that illustrate how physicians interpreted symptoms, pathology, and outcomes in real patients.

  • See how clinicians organized observations and used data to understand disease spread and prognosis
  • Learn about practical treatments and the frequent use of supportive care in difficult cases
  • Follow case narratives that connect symptoms, examination findings, and post‑mortem insights
  • Anticipate debates about medical education and the role of clinical instruction in shaping practice
Ideal for readers of medical history, hospital and prison medicine, and professional education in the health sciences.

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