History of Osteopathic Medicine I and II Flashcards
Who was the founding father of Osteopathic Medicine?
A.T. Still
When was Still’s birthday?
08/06/1828
Where was Still born?
Jonesville, Virginia
Who were Still’s parents?
Martha and Abram Still
What were Still’s father’s professions?
Farmer, Methodist Minister, Physician
What is the Methodist health concept?
Caring for the body
Proper diet,rest and exercise
Anti-slavery
What was the dominant system of medicine?
Heroic medicine
Who founded Heroic medicine?
Benjamin Rush
What was the principle of Heroic medicine?
Diseases are caused by the tension in the blood vessels.
What are therapies in Heroic medicine?
Blood-letting
Purging of stomach & bowels
Use of calomel ( Mercury chloride) & poisonous compounds
When & where did Still’s family move?
Still’s family moved in 1834-1852 to Tennessee then to Missouri for religious freedom.
When did Still 1st experience Osteopathic medicine?
Still 1st experienced osteopathic medicine at age 10 when he rested his neck on a hung rope to treat headache.
Who is Still’s 1st wife?
Mary Vaughn in 1849
When did Still’s father ministered to Shawnee Indians?
1852 in Kansas.
Who were the challengers to Heroic medicine in 19th century?
Thomson, Hahnemann, Graham, Hydropathy, Mesmer.
What is S. Thomson’s philosophy?
Disease caused by heat-> treated w/ herbs causing pts to sweat & vomit->cured.
What is S. Hannehmann’s philosophy?
Best drugs decrease symptoms-> homeopathy w/ small doses.
What is S.Graham’s philosophy/
Wellness results from good care of body he pursued it to the extreme. Big influence on Still.
What is Hydropathy?
Cold water treatments
What is Mesmer’a philosophy?
Disease caused by invisible fluid called animal magnetism.-> used magnets to move fluid.
Who was Still’s 2nd wife?
Mary Turner
When did Still enlist in the union army? As what?
In 1861, as a physician surgeon.