An introduction to the practice of midwifery / by Thomas Denman.

  • Denman, Thomas, 1733-1815.
Date:
1821
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Credit: An introduction to the practice of midwifery / by Thomas Denman. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    by its eminence, are interested in its support. In the course of time, the rules of this, like those of many other foundations of a similar kind, may require alterations according to the general progress and improvement of science ; but the powers already granted might be effectually exerted, to prevent the frauds, hin- der the impositions, and curb the audaciousness of ignorant and unprincipled men ; and the exercise of this authority was never more necessary, than at the present time. It is probable, that this important purpose would be answered if no patent for any medicine were to be granted, or any nostrum allowed to be sold, without a testimonial of its efficacy and safety from the College of Physicians; and by compelling every person practising medicine in any form, to become a member of the College of Phy- sicians, of the college of Surgeons, or the Company of Apothe- caries ; all of which might be intrusted with a power of expel- ling any member who should act unworthily. Nor does it seem difficult, to make regulations, so strict that they should resist any claims to the privileges of the College by the presumptuous, yet so liberal as not to withhold them from the deserving, and thus improve both its public and professional benefits. As a matter of curiosity, the following papers, which relate to the delivery of Lady Jane Seymour, Queen to Henry VIII. were extracted from the Cotton Manuscripts in the British Museum, by my learned friend Dr. Combe, who kindly gave them to me. BY THE QUEEN. Right trustie and right well beloued, we grete you well, and for as muche as by th'inestimable goodnes & grace of Almighty god we be deliuered and brought in child bed of a Prince con- ceiud in most lawfull matrimony betwene my lord the Kings Majestie and us, doubting not but that for the loue and affection which ye beare unto us, and to the comyn wealth of this Realme the knoweledge thereof shulde be joyous & glad tydinge unto