The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
THE HEALTH EXAMINATION BUSINESS


 THE HEALTH EXAMINATION BUSINESS Theoretically a periodic health examination is a fine thing for everybody, especially the tor does so. Practically, in my judgment. such l examinations worth the trouble and the expense ONLY when you own physician exam ines you or supervises the various tests or spe- cial examinations involved, just he would have charge of any special tests or investiga- tions which might be required in case of some have always maintained, and never with greater conviction than right now. that the practice of medicine is strictly an individual personal, private service, and no firm, com pany institute, clinic, gaiey, group or co-doctoJ who practices under his own name and of course, assumes all the responsibilities which | entaied. rp
 Since the agitation for periodic or annual physical or health examinations commenced | various more or less questionable corporations | or organizations have entered upon the prac- | tice of this department of medicine in defiance or with connivance of the law-for in no state or province is a license to practice medicine granted to any corporation or impersonal body and it is illegal to practice without license. Some of these questionable concerns practicing in the periodic physical examination or diag nostic field are expressly organized or incor- porated for this purpose. Others are primarily engaged in the insurance business but they add so-called health examination service, often at no apparent cost to the sucker Of he imag- ines these firms are philanthropicl but for the sake of keeping line on risks and Incidentally keeping the staff of doctors hanging around the home office occupied. l Here is an instance out of hundreds on which I base my belief that these so-called | surveys are not worth the price unless they | are made by your own doctor in his own way: Dear Dr Brady: Have just received @ re- port from Ca corporation in interstate com- merce) that every part of my body is satis- 1 factory, with the exception that my urine | Well it contained something or other never l mind what, but I'll say 1t was pretty meaning | less to All this sucker got for his ten. | krA Aro Af | worry and anxiety, Now what will he do with l the package? Well, for time he'll run around In little circles and write off to few long dis tance oracles to learn what 1t means. Finally he will either give up in disgust or else come to | his senses and consult physician, as he should have done in the first place. if he health assurance. s&N yti But the people still like tWF be humbugged, 1 and these health examination institutes or or ganizations are providing just what the public wants. ..,t Tn the long run it is cheaper. and certainly | healthier, to go to your own doctor, or at least to go to doctor who has enough seif-respect and moral courage to practice under his own name. when you have any doubt whatever
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | Asparagus
 ticc characteristic odor from the urine. Is 1t harmful an indication of anything wrong with the kidneys? (B. J. O.
 | Answef-No, that is normal
 | Whithcld's Ointment | I want to thank you for your formula for Whitiiclds ointment. It cured my husbands
 athletes foot" within 2 week, and he had
 been dOctoring to no avail for several months. | (Mrs C. Al
 Answer-whitheld ointment is an excellent remedy for rngworm of the feet. It is to be | applied each night for one week. then rest a | week. and then another course of treatment if | it is necessary. The formula: Salicylic acid .........'......15 15 grains Benzoic acid ....,.........25 .25 grains Solt peuoiatuh .........;.':s orams | Cocoanut oil enough to make the whole | measure one Ounce
 Dr Whitfield (London skin specialist) later | suggested a hquid for use in the daytime:
 BenzOlc acld ...............l h drams Salicylic acid .................1 dram l Acetone '......:.' '..''..i ounce
 Diluted alcohol. enough to make the | whole measure Four Ounces.
 | He'd Wctting
 ! Three years ago you sent me instructions ] for the correction of bcd-wetting. I followed
 the instructions and in two weeks my oldest
 son was completely. Now my second son Is past
 his third birthday and in need of tine same
 measures. But unfortunately 1 passed along
 the instructions to Q friend who also found
 instructions again? (sfrs l.. $. G.l
 Answer-Glad to send instructions for the
 management of bed.wetting to any parent or
 guardian who CD asks for the instructions. (2)
 omits clippings t3) mentions the individual
 for whom the instructions are needed. and CD
 incloses n stamped addressed envelope. I will
 Nor send any information about bed.wettine
 or It's treatment to any one who does not con-
 form to these four simple requirements.
 Is e advisable for e fIsan C years old to take
 cold shower bntll every nl0rnsngY tle is eiI
 insuswnec agent. He thinks hls nUFTing cold C. Al
 Answer.--If he enjoys the bath, and feels
 fine immediately afterward. tt 10 m excellent