Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology

at raisinig in every possible xaxy the standard of serxvice to the patient through the region, an(l to encourage and(i initiate researchl on the detection, prevention, treatment of disease. It would seem that a great step forward has been made in the attempt to all types of hospital working harmoniousl) together, and with goodwill and operation many of the hospital problems which have been referred to in this addr may be speedily solved. WVe feel that a special word of praise is due to the Vice-Chancellor for foresight and vision in bringing about the formation of this Council, and we h that all his expectations for its success ma' be more than fulfilled. Finally, a Northern Ireland branch of the British Hospitals Association has b formed within recenit months. This Association deals only with voluntary hospit and it is verv satisfactory to ncote that practically everv voluntary hospital in area has joined. XVhile more limite(d in scope than the Regional Hospitals Council, there nevertheless many special problems affecting voluntary hospitals in the area wi which this Association can deal, and already the question of nurses' salaries been discussed with the AMinistry of Homle Affairs. The Association hopes maintain close relations with the Regional Hospitals Council and, jointly, to ass in promoting the best interests of all hospitals an(d their work for the communitv. There are some whio (leridle every attempt at advance in social betterment in the establishment of a better hospital service in Northern Ireland, and w wilfully refuse to admit the profound changes which have already taken place the social and economic life of this country. Greater changes still are in the maki and it is our dluty to attempt to erect a better and more stable structure on the o and to secure for everyone, and particularlN for those in the services, a much bett and more comprehensive hospital service. WVe must also work to establish assured position for our service colleagues, who will provide the hospitals wi their consultants and specialists after the war. IT is now forty years since we wvelcome(l the original appearance of this wvork. During that ti it has undlergone many changes, but at no time has it been more suitable for a student's text than in the present edition. Much of the inevitable mninor detail which had crept in with the vario revisionis has been pruned down, and the illustratixe cases …