New-York tribune., 1909-03-14

rare however. The size Of a fee. while It Is an
object with Young beginners, is not sufficient TO
tempt a busy physician away from his duties
II IS extremely difficult-indeed. almost an I'M
possibility-for physicians to leave their prac-
tices and when of prominence does so II -
because he is taking his vacation, or Is in aoso-
lutte need Of rest the recreation or traNe ilIli
self or because his friendship for the patient is
so close as to render him willing to make sacri-
fees to watch over the sick one in Journeys IN
search Of more benefCent climates
1T is by no means uncommon for busy physI-
clans to make long trips under such circur-
stances There are times when it Is imperative
for a medical practitioner 10 obtain rest to pre-
vent breaking down TO recuperate from the
effects Of overwork. When this is the case he Is
willing to accept offers that. in a measure re-
inbllrse him for abandoning his practice ana Tor
the expense entaiIed in travelling. A physician
with a large practice cannot leave 1t without
suffering financial loss and few, except for the
reasons mentioned, are ever induced py IIie ii"9I
tempting fee to do so"
wealthy invalids have a way of obtaining in
directly what they cannot get directly. They
sometimes get their attending physician to rec
ommend a bright young medical man TO watch
over and travel with them. The physician IN
his hospital clinics medical college lectures Is
in touch with number of students. ana thor
oughly understands the capacity and amount or
knowledge possessed by each. When he has a
patient who requires care he selects d young
man with qualifications particularly adapted to
suit the case in which he is interested, and gives
the patient into his care. 1t becomes his duty to
watch over the patient, regulate his diet, exer-
else and daily life, and report symptoms and
conditions TO his superior. The latter has been
able to describe In medical terms to this under
study Just what the patients malady Is, what
changes or complications may arise and how
these are to be met. what symptoms are to be
watched most carefully. and the sort Of diet and
exercise necessary TO the patients wellbeing,
HELP TO YOUNG STUDENT.
Thoroughly posted in all these matters
bright young man in his third year of study is
able to prove efficient guardian of one In poor
health and, by exact reports, keep the patient
continually under the direction Of his physi-
clan. The student knows what symptoms must be
telegraphed or cabled about and what ones re-
quire no greater attention than the post is able
to afford. The constant care OF such physi-
clans understudy is worth everything to the
invalid He would never he able TO. report his
own symptoms correctly nor would he realize
the Importance of some over others He would.
indeed. be likely TO neglect the mention of mat
tiers that were of the greatest significance in
the treatment of his malady. In diet and exer-
else too no patient be trusted to do just
the best thing for himself He is as likely to err
on the side Of too great caution that of
too little.
Then too, IL helps many an invalid along the
road 10 health to be relieved of all sense Of re-
sponsibility; to know that the temperature OF
his hath. the nourishment he is TO have and the
routine of his duties will all be arranged for him
without so much as an effort his part. On
the other hand the medical travelling companion
always receives good salary with his expenses
and not infrequently earns $1,000 month for
his services third-year man in medical
college is always eager to finish his fourth year
and receive the diploma which permits him TO
add NJ D. after his name. He is equally anx-
ious TO get a chance for hospital practice in this
irnnortant fourth year. Often he is handicapped
hv the knowledge that he is not one Of the
lucly- minority appointed to hospital duty and
also bv lack of funds with which to pursue his
studies with q mind free of care. In such cases
opportunities to travel are joyfuIIy welcomed.
True. the student is generally able TO study only
one kind of malady and to read about others,
but at the same time, he enough money
TO carry him through his final year at college
and support him in the beginning of his prac-
tice. Many young man receives impetus in
accumulatng a good practice because OF recon-
mendations made by the patient whom he at
tended understudy. He fully earns his rec
! concentrations. Wealthy invalids don't want
I an attendant without brains, and the man well
supplied in this respect viii make his NY
against any odds.