Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-25

AT the last regular meeting OF me
board Of managers ofthe lniirmary, the
following action was taken and the see
rctary ordered TO send Il copy of the
proceeding TO each physician in Alex
andria.
Whereas, It has been stated that no
application can be made to the Legisla-
iu.e of the State for aid TO the lnfirma-
nv, unless the duties of the physicians
in charge and the special nature OF their
connection with the institution con be
distinctly pointed out TO the members
of that body therefore be it
Resolved, That the board Of man
ayers, through their secretary, request
the physicians who are willing TO give
their services to the patients or who
wish to have their own patients treated
at the Iniirmary to send to the presi-
dent, to be laid before the board, writ
ten statement of what they desire Of the
managers ard others connected with
the institution in order to the success
lul and satisfactory prosecution OF their
work
In pursuance of which the managers
of the Alexandria Infrmary respect
fully urge you to comply with the re-
quest stated in the resolution. They
are anxious to do all in their power 10
aid the physicians in the performance
of their work, and if they can have
distinct understanding Of what is need
ed and expected, wijlassuredly endeav
or to fulfil the requirements 70 the best
of their ability.
1t is their earnest wish to maintain
the most pleasant relations with tn, S
who have so generously come to'theia
help, and, without whose gratuitoos
services so freely and kindly given, we
should, in our present circumstances
have to close our doors TO many OF the
applicants for relief.
I'VE are not un2rateful or unmindtl |
of all we owe 10 them. and as we ale
co-workcrs in the cause of suffering ht-
manity it is most earnestly to be de-
sired that we shall labor together in
unity and in the loving spirit of the
Master whose serVents we are.
Col. Herbert in letter to the board
of managers suggested that the differ
ent physicians of the city might agree
among themselves that each shall take
up some special branch of practice as
their particular service, as diseases OF
the eye, ear aud throat, female diseases,
diseases of children, surgery, general
practice, sc. This however, to be left
TO the wishes and discretion of the phy
sicians themselves. The managers
have no wish to dictate. Since the let
ter of Col Herbert the suggestion has
Ueen made by some not connected i'll
any way with the institution.
Further proceedings in this relation
elected the following, which the secre-
tary was ordered to transmit with the
foregoing to the physicians.
Cur physicians have each so large
practice that they find it difficult. in
ordinary cases, to give daily attend
ance at the Infrmary as desired,
though they are always ready in
cases of extreme illness, or when the
need seems urgent. In view OF this the
secretary offered the following resolu-
tions, which were voted on and passed:
| Resolved, That it would be desirable
to secure the services of some physician,
seeking to settle permanently, who
would be willing TO reside in the ln-
Urinary and render services for his
board, assisting the regular physicians,
or attending when they are absent, but
so as not to interfere with such prac-
tice as he may secure outside.
The other resolution of interest to
the physicians is as follows:
Resolved, That as with but one nurse
in the Inlirmary, equal to eases OF
emergency, it would not be possible for
us to allow her to be subject to the cal
of the physicians for outside service;
that we. therefore, express our wiling
ness to offer board to any trained nurse
who would accept it; that she may be
ready for any calls made upon her by
physicians, and when not so employed,
that she be willing TO give any assist,
ance in the institution, should need
arise.
By order of the board
ALICE +. CoLoUHoUN, Sect'y.
Also ordered bv president 10 be