Doctors E-Book

Kipling

• Herausgeber: Science & Technology Publishing
• Kategorie: Sachliteratur, Reportagen, Biografien
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 20

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2025

Beschreibung

Doctors: An Address delivered to the Students of the Medical School of the Middlesex Hospital, 1st October, 1908 is a thought-provoking and inspiring speech by Sir Thomas Clifford Allbutt, a distinguished English physician and scholar. Delivered at the dawn of the twentieth century, this address captures the spirit, challenges, and responsibilities of the medical profession during a period of rapid scientific advancement and social change. Allbutt speaks directly to the new generation of medical students, offering wisdom drawn from his own extensive experience in medicine, research, and education. In this eloquent and reflective address, Allbutt explores the ethical foundations of medical practice, emphasizing the importance of compassion, integrity, and lifelong learning. He discusses the evolving role of doctors in society, the necessity of balancing scientific rigor with human empathy, and the enduring value of humility and service. Allbutt also addresses the pressures and temptations that young doctors may face, urging them to remain steadfast in their commitment to patient welfare and professional excellence. Rich with historical context and personal insight, Doctors serves as both a historical document and a timeless guide for anyone entering the medical field. Allbutt’s words resonate with a deep respect for the art and science of healing, and his address remains relevant for modern readers interested in the history of medicine, medical ethics, and the enduring challenges faced by healthcare professionals.

Leseprobe

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THE MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL MORTIMER STREET, W.

PREFACE

THE TWO ARMIES

THE ADDRESS

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MACMILLAN AND CO., LimitedLONDON . BOMBAY . CALCUTTA MELBOURNE THE MACMILLAN COMPANYNEW YORK . BOSTON . CHICAGO ATLANTA . SAN FRANCISCO THE MACMILLAN CO. OF CANADA, Ltd. TORONTO

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An Address delivered to the Students of the Medical School of the Middlesex Hospital, 1st October, 1908 BY RUDYARD KIPLING WITH A PREFACESold for the benefit of the Middlesex Hospital MACMILLAN AND CO., LIMITED ST. MARTIN’S STREET, LONDON 1908Richard Clay and Sons, Limited, BREAD STREET HILL, E.C., AND BUNGAY, SUFFOLK.

THE MIDDLESEX HOSPITALMORTIMER STREET, W.

Patrons: H.M. THE KING H.M. QUEEN ALEXANDRAPresident:H.G. the Duke of Northumberland, K.G.Chairman of the Board of Management:Major-General Lord Cheylesmore, C.V.O.Deputy-Chairman:H.S.H. Prince Francis of Teck, G.C.V.O., D.S.O.Treasurers:G. J. Marjoribanks, Esq.Hon. Walter Rothschild, M.P.C. H. Burnand, Esq.Secretary-Superintendent:F. Clare Melhado, Esq.

A Ward in the Middlesex Hospital, Cancer Wing.

Photograph by Elliott & Fry, 55, Baker Street, W.

PREFACE

On October 1st, 1908, Mr. Rudyard Kipling was kind enough to distribute the prizes at the opening of the new session of the Medical School of the Middlesex Hospital. The address which he then delivered was deemed by those who heard it so admirable, both in form and substance, that there arose a desire to preserve it.

The object of this little book is to satisfy that wish. It has been suggested that its publication might be appreciated by others, who were neither concerned with the particular occasion, nor are personally connected with the medical profession. This being so, there is no need for an elaborate preface. Readers would derive no added pleasure from a detailed history of the hospital: Mr. Kipling’s speech requires no elucidation.