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This text explores the evolution of medical ethics in 17th and early 18th century New England, focusing on the qualifications and roles of practitioners within the healing arts. It examines critical questions regarding the scope of practice, the value of rationalism versus empiricism, and the personal attributes of practitioners. The study highlights the importance of appropriate care, the dynamics of practitioner consultations, and the legitimacy of medical charges. This historical analysis enriches our understanding of early medical ethics and its lasting implications.
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A Corrosive Plaster for Vices Medical Ethics in 17th & Early 18th Century New England Norman Gevitz, Ph.D. Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
English Ethics Writers • Who Should Practice the Healing Arts? • What should be their Scope of Practice? • What is the Value of Rationalism over Empiricism?
Medical Ethics in Early New England • Practitioners’ Personal Attributes, Deportment & Interactions with Patients • Appropriate vs. Inappropriate Care • Relations Between and Consultations Among Practitioners • The Legitimacy of Charges for Medical Care
Medical Ethicsin Early New England • Practitioners’ Personal Attributes, Deportment and Interactions
Medical Ethicsin Early New England • Appropriate and Inappropriate Care
Medical Ethicsin Early New England • Relations Between and Consultations Among Practitioners
Medical Ethicsin Early New England • The Legitimacy of Charges for Medical Care