Elementary Medicine in Terms of Physiology

The principle upon which this book is founded^ is unquestionably a sound one, viz., the interpretation of clinical signs and symptoms in terms of disordered physiological processes. For, of a surety, to him who knows his physiology all things clinical shall be added. No attempt is made to cover the whole field of medicine; as the author points out in his introductory chapter "it (i.e., the book) is only intended for beginners, and seeks to point out a few essentials and salient points in order to give some idea oi the scope and limitations of the subject." On the whole, the book fulfils this function admirably, and any criticism the reviewer has to offer is concerned essentially with minor points. _ .