The Young Practitioner (Classic Reprint)

Jukes de Styrap

ISBN 10: 1331182646 / ISBN 13: 9781331182641

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book's aim is to blend professional medical advice with a selection of instructive suggestions to aid practitioners beginning their private practice. To this end, its author, a medical professional with almost fifty years of experience, draws on his career to provide a practical guide for young practitioners on how to navigate the professional and social aspects of the medical field, including building a reputation, and establishing a successful practice. The book is particularly notable for its emphasis on the ethical and interpersonal aspects of practicing medicine, and serves as a timely reminder of the importance of empathy, discretion, and respect for patient confidentiality. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781331182641_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Young Practitioner (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331182646
• ISBN 13: 9781331182641
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Motivational

About this title

Synopsis

Practical guidance for new doctors entering private practice

Discover a 19th‑century perspective on choosing medicine as a life vocation, and learn how to balance medical skill with ethics, empathy, and real‑world duties.

This edition offers plain‑spoken advice drawn from the era on how to prepare for a lifetime in medicine. It emphasizes that success comes from honest work, a strong knowledge base, and a steadfast commitment to patients. You’ll encounter discussions on professional responsibility, the craft of diagnosis and treatment, and how to navigate the demanding life of a practitioner while remaining true to the patient and the public good. It also covers the practical side of practice, including how to interact with pharmacists, how to label and handle medicines, and how to manage financial affairs in a way that supports reliable care.

• What you’ll experience:
• A clear view of medicine as a calling with real obligations to patients and society
• Practical guidance on building technical competence while maintaining humane conduct
• Advice on prescriptions, medication labeling, and working with local pharmacists
• Strategies for a sustainable private practice, including timely billing and cash‑flow discipline

Ideal for readers curious about the historical foundations of medical practice or those seeking a window into how doctors prepared for the profession in earlier times.