The People's Doctors: A Review (1830)

The People's Doctors: A Review (1830) is a book written by Daniel Drake. The book is a critical analysis of the medical profession and its practices in the United States during the early 19th century. Drake, a prominent physician and medical educator, provides a detailed examination of the state of medicine in America, including its strengths and weaknesses.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the history of medicine in the United States, including the development of medical schools and the role of physicians in society. Drake also discusses the various medical theories and practices that were popular at the time, such as the use of bleeding and purging to treat illnesses.The second part of the book is a critique of the medical profession. Drake argues that many doctors were more concerned with making money than with providing quality care to their patients. He also criticizes the lack of regulation in the medical profession, which allowed unqualified individuals to practice medicine.Overall, The People's Doctors: A Review (1830) is an important work in the history of medicine in the United States. It provides insight into the challenges faced by the medical profession during the early 19th century and highlights the need for reform. The book is still relevant today as it raises important questions about the role of physicians in society and the importance of quality healthcare.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.