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To dogmatise on questions of medical practice is to invite controversy and tempt disaster. The highest wisdom of to-day may be completely refuted by to-morrow's discovery. Therefore, for the simple principles of disease prevention and health protection which I have put into the mouth of my Health Master, I make no claim of finality. In support of them I maintain only that they represent the progressive specialized thought of modern medical science. So far as is practicable I have avoided questions upon which there is serious difference of belief among the authorities. Where it has been…mehr

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To dogmatise on questions of medical practice is to invite controversy and tempt disaster. The highest wisdom of to-day may be completely refuted by to-morrow's discovery. Therefore, for the simple principles of disease prevention and health protection which I have put into the mouth of my Health Master, I make no claim of finality. In support of them I maintain only that they represent the progressive specialized thought of modern medical science. So far as is practicable I have avoided questions upon which there is serious difference of belief among the authorities. Where it has been necessary to touch upon these, as, for example, in the chapter on methods of isolation in contagious diseases, a question which arises sooner or later in every household, I have advocated those measures which have the support of the best rational probability and statistical support. Not only has the book been prepared in consultation with the recognized authorities on public health and preventive medicine, but every chapter has been submitted to the expert criticism of specialists upon the particular subject treated. My own ideas and theories I have advanced only in such passages as deal with the relation of the physician and of the citizen to the social and ethical phases of public health. To the large number of medical scientists, both public and private, whose generous aid and counsel have made my work possible, I gratefully acknowledge my debt.
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Samuel Hopkins Adams was an American author and journalist known for his contributions to literature in the early 20th century. Born in 1871, he wrote novels, short stories, and essays, often blending social commentary with engaging narratives. Adams is perhaps best remembered for his satirical works that critique consumer culture and the advertising industry, with ""The Unspeakable Perk"" being one of his notable novels. His writing often explored themes of morality, integrity, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. In addition to fiction, Adams was a prolific journalist, writing for several prominent publications and focusing on issues such as public health and social justice. His investigative work contributed to significant reforms, including the regulation of patent medicines. Adams' legacy is marked by his keen observations of American life and his ability to weave fiction, biography, and exposé into his narratives, making his work relevant even today.