The hospital pupil, or, An essay intended to facilitate the study of medicine and surgery : in four letters. I. On the qualifications necessary for a youth intended for the profession of medicine or surgery. II. On the education of a medical student, improved course of hospital studies, &c. III. Directions for the prosecution of hospital studies, according to the present system of medical education. IV. Hints on entering into practice, on medical jurisprudence, &c. / by James Parkinson.

  • Parkinson, James, 1755-1824.
Date:
1800
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Credit: The hospital pupil, or, An essay intended to facilitate the study of medicine and surgery : in four letters. I. On the qualifications necessary for a youth intended for the profession of medicine or surgery. II. On the education of a medical student, improved course of hospital studies, &c. III. Directions for the prosecution of hospital studies, according to the present system of medical education. IV. Hints on entering into practice, on medical jurisprudence, &c. / by James Parkinson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    which, though proceeding from the best of intentions, may offend by its frankness: con- tented to exchange the esteem of his friend, for .the pleasing assurance of having done all in his power to render him an essential ser- vice. You wish me to say, whether I think the profession of medicine is eligible, or not, for your son, a youth who merits and possesses your aidenf affection; and in whose happi- ness, I know, is closely interwoven your own. An answer may indeed be easily evaded. A reluctance to bias the judgement in so import- ant a concern, as where the future happiness of a child is at stake, might be expressed, with so much kind regard for his wellfare, that the actual failure in fulfilling the duties of friendship might be overlooked. But what must necessarily be my feelings, should you, in consequence of my omission, lay down that line of conduct for your son, which I could B 2 have