A drug is its own antidote / by William Sharp.

  • Sharp, William, 1805-1896.
Date:
1892
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Credit: A drug is its own antidote / by William Sharp. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    ANALYSIS. I. Introduction. The ancient unscientific method in Therapeutics has con- tinued to this day, pi'oved by Dr. Francis Adams. What is Science, explained by Sir John Herschel. Science pos- sible in Medicine: Three law-facts have been discussed; a fourth is now added. Its problem. Antipraxy imper- fectly anticipated by John Hunter. Repetition of some of the defects in the present practice. II. Experiments with larger and smaller Doses of Titanium. Aconite. Chamomilla. Ipecacuanha. Mercury. Belladonna. Physostigma. Ignatia. Tartar Emetic. Sanguinaria. III. Conclusions. These are stated in the form of eight law-facts. IV. Reflections. Explanatory and practical. V. A Legacy.