Galen Ad Glauconem de methodo medendi
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Galen

Ad Glauconem de methodo medendi

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A practical guide to the method of healing, addressed to Galen's student Glaucon. Galen distils his therapeutic principles into a form suitable for a working physician, covering diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of common conditions.

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Books

  • 1
    Book 1

    Galen teaches his student Glaucon the practical principles of diagnosis and treatment, beginning with fevers and their identification.

    ~11,110 words
  • 2
    Book 2

    Galen continues his clinical teaching to Glaucon, covering the treatment of specific conditions and the application of therapeutic method.

    ~11,790 words
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