Complete Record - Heirs of Hippocrates No. 671

SIR JOHN FLOYER (1649-1734) Medicina gerocomica; or, The Galenic art of preserving old men's healths. J. Isted 1724 xxii [2] 135 pp. 19.2 cm.

For more information on this author or work, see number: 668

One of the earliest works in English on geriatrics, it clearly demonstrates Floyer's independent approach to clinical investigation and establishes him as a pioneer in the field of geriatrics. He discusses diet therapy and its application to diseases of the aged, the use of hot and cold baths, and the importance of carefully recording the pulse. An appendix contains observations relating to the use of oils in preventing and curing many diseases.

Cited references: Garrison-Morton 1595; Osler 2620 (1725 ed.); Waller 3091 (1725 ed.); Wellcome III, p. 35

Gift of John Martin, M.D.