Physical Vade-mecum

"A Physical Vade-mecum, Or, Fifth Gift Of Theophilus Philanthropos" is a historical medical reference book compiled by Robert Poole. This volume provides insight into the medical practices and knowledge of the 18th century, specifically as practiced at St. Thomas's Hospital.

The book details the dispensatory used at the hospital, listing diseases and the corresponding treatments prescribed. This work offers a glimpse into the history of medicine and hospital care, useful for historians and anyone interested in the evolution of medical practices.

It serves as a primary source for understanding the medications, treatments, and disease classifications used during this period, reflecting the state of medical science and patient care of the time.

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