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Silas Weir Mitchell was an American physician and writer known for his discovery of causalgia (complex regional pain syndrome) and erythromelalgia.

The story revolves around the relationship between a doctor and his patient, focusing on the dynamics of trust, authority, and the complexities of healing. The patient, suffering from a physical ailment that seems to have psychological roots, seeks the doctor's help. The doctor's... Read Full Overview

Doctor and Patient

Doctor and Patient By S. Weir Mitchell

Step into the fascinating world of medicine and human relationships with "Doctor and Patient" by S. Weir Mitchell. In this insightful book, Mitchell-a pioneering physician and neurologist-offers a compelling exploration of the complex dynamics between doctors and their patients.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Silas Weir Mitchell (1829-1914) was an American physician and writer. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania, and received the degree of M. D. at Jefferson Medical College in 1850. His medical texts include Injuries of Nerves and Their Consequences (1872) and Fat and Blood... Read Full Overview