October 1974 Short Intensive Course
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October 1974 Short Intensive Course The Autumn Intensive Course was held from 28 October to 1 November 1974 at the Royal London Homceopathic Hospital, with a few supplementary sessions in the Nurses Home and a visit to Nelson's Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Duke Street, on Friday. After a short welcoming introduction from the secretary of the Homceopathic Research and Educational Trust, Lt.-Col. Barraclough, the course was begun by Dr. S. M. Scruple who gave a clear account of basic principles and practice, defining technical terms used and giving historical references from the life of Hahnemann to illustrate some of his points.SThis was followed by the Dean, Dr. Blackie, who gave a lecture on case-taking, giving useful information on correct methods of observing the patient and describing patients in her experi- ence. Dr. Askew, who followed with his lecture on Principles and Practice, emphasized the importance of finding the total symptom picture and treating the patient as a whole, as did Dr. Johnson who spoke later in the afternoon on "The Patient". Dr. Thomson Walker gave his lecture on Heart Remedies at 2 p.m. and Dr. Bodman followed Dr. Johnson with a lecture on Diverticuhtis and Colitis. The lectures for the first day ended with Mr. J. B. L. Ainsworth, ~.P.S., from Nelson's talking on Homceopathic Pharmacy after which a very delicious and much appreciated fork supper was provided at her home by the Dean. The second day began with Dr. Mount and Dr. Burger in the Children's Clinic of the Hospital and after coffee Dr. Askew led a discussion in the Nurses Home on patients seen. Dr. Deacon followed by giving useful information gleaned from his experience in treating patients, and then everyone was invited as guests of the Hospital to a very good lunch in the Board Room. In the afternoon Dr. Askew talked on Bowel Troubles as seen in Infants and Children, Dr. A. E. Davies gave some case reports from her experience, and the day ended with Dr. Blackie on Seasonal Remedies. Wednesday began early with group case-taking led by Dr. Blackie, Dr. Askew, Dr. R. A. F. Jack and Dr. F. Johnson and was followed by Dr. Kennedy with his lecture on the Bowel Nosodes. Afterwards Dr. R. D. Calcott, Dr. J. D. S. Wilson, and Dr. C. D. G. Johnson talked on cases from their experience in treatment. After lunch J. Lozden, B.D.S., F.D.S., R.C.S., gave a lecture on oral lesions that was well illustrated with a great many colour slides. Dr. Johnson then talked about the Ulcer Patient and this was followed by a few of the new doctors describing some cases seen in general practice. Dr. Twentyman ended the day with a stimulating and descriptive lecture on Sulphur A Drug Picture. The guest speaker for the course, Sir Francis Avery Jones, C.B.~., ~.D., F.R.C.P., Consultant Gastro-Enterologist at the Central Middlesex Hospital, started the day on Thursday by giving a lecture on Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. After hearing Dr. Harhng talk on some of her experiences with patients seen in general practice, Dr. R. A. F. Jack spoke about Rectal Problems and Piles. After lunch, Dr. Priestman gave a talk in the Nurses Home on Flatulence, and she was then joined by Dr. Askew. Together they conducted a tutorial session. After tea Dr. V. Moss from the Department of Physiology, University of Glasgow, delivered the faculty lecture for the course on Research
Transcript of October 1974 Short Intensive Course
October 1974 Short Intensive Course
The Autumn Intensive Course was held from 28 October to 1 November 1974 at the Royal London Homceopathic Hospital, with a few supplementary sessions in the Nurses Home and a visit to Nelson's Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Duke Street, on Friday.
After a short welcoming introduction from the secretary of the Homceopathic Research and Educational Trust, Lt.-Col. Barraclough, the course was begun by Dr. S. M. Scruple who gave a clear account of basic principles and practice, defining technical terms used and giving historical references from the life of Hahnemann to illustrate some of his points.SThis was followed by the Dean, Dr. Blackie, who gave a lecture on case-taking, giving useful information on correct methods of observing the patient and describing patients in her experi- ence. Dr. Askew, who followed with his lecture on Principles and Practice, emphasized the importance of finding the total symptom picture and treating the patient as a whole, as did Dr. Johnson who spoke later in the afternoon on "The Patient". Dr. Thomson Walker gave his lecture on Heart Remedies at 2 p.m. and Dr. Bodman followed Dr. Johnson with a lecture on Diverticuhtis and Colitis. The lectures for the first day ended with Mr. J. B. L. Ainsworth, ~.P.S., from Nelson's talking on Homceopathic Pharmacy after which a very delicious and much appreciated fork supper was provided at her home by the Dean.
The second day began with Dr. Mount and Dr. Burger in the Children's Clinic of the Hospital and after coffee Dr. Askew led a discussion in the Nurses Home on patients seen. Dr. Deacon followed by giving useful information gleaned from his experience in treating patients, and then everyone was invited as guests of the Hospital to a very good lunch in the Board Room. In the afternoon Dr. Askew talked on Bowel Troubles as seen in Infants and Children, Dr. A. E. Davies gave some case reports from her experience, and the day ended with Dr. Blackie on Seasonal Remedies.
Wednesday began early with group case-taking led by Dr. Blackie, Dr. Askew, Dr. R. A. F. Jack and Dr. F. Johnson and was followed by Dr. Kennedy with his lecture on the Bowel Nosodes. Afterwards Dr. R. D. Calcott, Dr. J. D. S. Wilson, and Dr. C. D. G. Johnson talked on cases from their experience in treatment. After lunch J. Lozden, B.D.S., F.D.S., R.C.S., gave a lecture on oral lesions that was well illustrated with a great many colour slides. Dr. Johnson then talked about the Ulcer Patient and this was followed by a few of the new doctors describing some cases seen in general practice.
Dr. Twentyman ended the day with a stimulating and descriptive lecture on Sulphur A Drug Picture.
The guest speaker for the course, Sir Francis Avery Jones, C.B.~., ~.D., F.R.C.P., Consultant Gastro-Enterologist at the Central Middlesex Hospital, started the day on Thursday by giving a lecture on Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. After hearing Dr. Harhng talk on some of her experiences with patients seen in general practice, Dr. R. A. F. Jack spoke about Rectal Problems and Piles. After lunch, Dr. Priestman gave a talk in the Nurses Home on Flatulence, and she was then joined by Dr. Askew. Together they conducted a tutorial session. After tea Dr. V. Moss from the Department of Physiology, University of Glasgow, delivered the faculty lecture for the course on Research
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in Homceopathy. He described his methods of approach towards the subject with the help of slides and screen projections. His lecture aroused a lot of interest and was followed by quite a lengthy discussion period. The day ended with a dinner given at the Bedford Hotel, Southampton Row.
On Friday morning, Dr. Blackie started the day by giving advice on Intro- ducing Homceopathy into General Practice and later on in the day Dr. D. F. Smallbone gave a short talk followed by discussion on possible methods to use with regard to research in the use of Homceopathic Medicine in General Practice. Dr. Askew, Dr. Priestman and Dr. Jack led a discussion on suitable books to read, and during the day the doctors who were on their first intensive course went on a visit to Nelson's Homceopathic Pharmacy in Duke Street.
The short course was concluded at the end of the day with a "Teach In" run by the Royal London Homceopathic Hospital on the occasion of its 125th Anniversary. This was recognized by the Post-Graduate Medical Federation for payment of expenses and towards seniority awards and was attended by local GPs from South Camden, social workers, and representatives from various voluntary organizations. Entitled "The Individual Patient and the NHS", the session was led by Dr. Kennedy who gave a short introduction in light vein and then turned to the speakers who included Dr. Bandhari, the Community Health Physician, who with dry humour gave a lively account of some of the difficult problems to be faced in the area. Amongst others, Mrs. Twinn, social worker, spoke of cases with which she had been working in the area.
The short course ended in the evening with drinks and refreshments for all. For those involved in organization it was felt tha t the course had been very well attended. Up to sixty doctors, nurses and 4th-year medical students were present. A substantial number of books were sold from the library and the majori ty of lectures were tape-recorded. I t was regarded as having been a successful short intensive course.
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N E W S FROM BRISTOL
Regular clinical meetings of homceopathic practitioners take place at the Bristol Homoeopathie Hospital every eight weeks (first Monday every other month). Discussions are held and papers read when possible. During 1974, Dr. MacKellar's audio/slide presentation was shown to many interested doctors, pharmacists and nurses and was enthusiastically received. Good use was made of the hire service of lecture tapes from the Faculty Library. These tapes are found to be of great value for provincial education and individuals or groups elsewhere in the country are strongly recommended to send to the Faculty Librarian for a list. They will find her exceedingly helpful.
Outpatient appointments in Bristol increased considerably in 1974. Following the BBC film there was a 20 per cent. increase in new patients and extra out- patient sessions were arranged.
