Founder of Western Medicine: Hippocrates Classics. English-Chinese Contrast

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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: From the perspective of breadth and practicality, this book compiles four parts: "Maxims," "On Surgery," "On Prognosis," and "The Oath." The "Maxims" are divided into seven sections, totaling approximately 300 entries. The content consists of concise and insightful judgments on medical and health care, providing a high-level overview of medical and health care work. For medical professionals, especially young ones, there are indeed many valuable references to be drawn from, which can serve as behavioral guidelines and guides for their medical careers. On the other hand, this book is also suitable for a broad general readership, as it is not a highly specialized academic work but rather an accessible and easy-to-understand read, filled with life philosophies.
"On Surgery" contains 25 entries, with some less practical content slightly reduced. "On Prognosis" also has 25 entries, all fully translated, as it is suitable for both professionals and general readers and holds significant reference value, enabling us to understand many health. By identifying various symptoms and knowing what potential conditions may arise, we can proactively take early preventive measures, which often yields better results. It is always meaningful to prevent problems before they occur.
Regarding "The Oath," as mentioned above, it proposes the world-famous medical ethical principles, not only a valuable chapter for the medical community but also for all of humanity. It fully reflects the fine virtues of respecting teachers, selflessness, helping the sick and injured, and upholding high moral integrity, making it a precious spiritual treasure of humanity.