The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-24
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Pubic We cannot nave too nigh an a->)re-
ciauon. The teSpons .bil.ty which rests up
on us as true physicians and good cit
liens is great. AT tines q !most overwhelm-
ing. The docioT fails in his duty as a ply
sician and good citizen # IL doeS not use
every effort 10 aid the authorities 10
prevent o. stamp OFT Infectious and cpl
demic disease even though those in pow
CT fail to listen 20 his warnings o. be
guided by his advice VET Il is our duty
10 persist with such earneStness as shall
carry conviction and command the money
10 use effectiva means 10 accomplish so
praiseworthy an end.
IN THE FAMILY
But our duty 10 the public lies chiefly in
our relations to the family ana the indi-
vidual. The family physician should new
or lose sight OF anything hat conduces
10 the health er welfare of those who
place confidence N him. We are the re-
pesitories of MANY secrets. and our advice
sought and gwen often when it could come
from 10 other; the relationship 10 our
patients is of the cIes5st nature andt the
important services we render bind rs
together IN bonds of affection and esteem
which are severed only by death Itself.
But in no particular IS II more ernphati-
caiy our duty "a the public than by advice
and 10 guide and direct par
ents IN tar Ilayscal and mental training
OF the young: 10 see 10 il that dress is
sanitary. comfortable and appropriate.
that ii shall IN no respec, interfere with
the performance Of the healthy functions
of the body or co1duce to deforniIy. thai
the physical shall mol suffer at The eN-
pense of the mental development. a sound
mind IN a sound body is Of all things to
be desired. that The girls and boys shall
grow irto sturdy. and robust wo.nanhood
and manhood.
FUTURE MOTHERS.
liz. "a 7, cad he care of
the girls from al educational point. They
are TO be the mothers of the next genera
ton ard i il is 10 be strong and health
~ in every sense. the women who bear
them must be as physically perfect as we
can make IhsIn. Unfortunately. if the
present system Of education for girls IS
carried our, the physical suffers. The
amount OF work ard ovsrwork of the
highly e6ucated g.cl Of today at the ex-
pense Of heai.hful out-of-docr exercise
and sufficient lime for rtpase. finds its
legitimate resuit in a condition OF inval-
idiSrn, and the girl leaves school unfit for
all the duties of life. for Which God crea-
ted her, and ii falls To our lot 10 Try and
remedy what Ne might have prevented.
il IS scarcely necessary 10 dwell on our
duty OF PROMPT response and unseifish
and faithful attention when our services
are required, supaTd3na;l:lg everything to
The welfare Of the patient. THIS IS an
ssAlcEli fAiioH-i u IN. nor Il ms All lile
public is liable 10 t-e GlliSled by quackery
&. ali of It's phases a,ld the honorable and
conscientious doctor should ever be ready
10 entshten his patraAs IN this respect,
show:rgl The absurdity Of the claims set UP
and courageously standing for the truth
and denoutleins fraud whenever it comes
10 his knowledge.
Tine benefits accruing TO the public.
directly and !ndir ctly, from the active
and unwearied bentiicence of the pro-
d.ssion are 80 numerous and important
that physicians are entitled To the utmost
consideration and respect from In com
,Yi,i,aity. No man gives SO much and so
freely sn charity as the doctor-gives it
in the way hardest to giye-and does it
unselfishiy, lovingly. and with the simple
ann Of benefit 10 the individual and the
community
There can be no more responsib: e posi-
ton that that of the family physician.
Intimately associated. as he Is. with the
lows and sorrows which come to man
Kind, enl.sting. as he often does. a con-
sidenoe and affection which ends only with
Sife itself. But, unfortunately. too many
have too light regard Tor: ths dignity