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100 1 _aMitchell, S. Weir
_q(Silas Weir),
_d1829-1914
245 1 0 _aDoctor and Patient
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-02-09
505 0 _aIntroductory -- The physician -- Convalescence -- Pain and the opium habit -- The moral management of sick or invalid children -- Nervousness and its influence on character -- Out-door and camp-life for women.
508 _aProduced by Audrey Longhurst, LN Yaddanapudi, Leonard Johnson and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Doctor and Patient" by S. Weir Mitchell is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The work primarily addresses the relationship between physicians and patients, with a focus on women's health issues, especially concerning nervous conditions. It offers insights and knowledge intended for both the medical community and the general public, providing guidance on dealing with illness and pain. At the start of the book, the author introduces his intent to explore various topics that pertain to the physician's responsibilities and the understanding required to navigate the complex emotional and physical states of their patients, particularly women who are often perceived to be more vulnerable. He reflects on his experiences with patients suffering from nervousness and emphasizes the importance of approaching these cases with empathy and a commitment to not only treating symptoms but fostering a holistic understanding of health and character development. The introductory section sets the tone for the essays that follow, indicating a blend of personal experience, medical insight, and consideration for the emotional landscapes surrounding illness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMedicine
653 _aPhysician and patient
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15004
999 _c56392
_d56392