Punch,  33 (1857), 63.

Corrupt Practices' Prevention Bill

Anon

Genre:

Notes, Drollery

Subjects:

Medical Practitioners, Scientific Practitioners, Pharmaceuticals, Charlatanry, Medical Treatment


    This list of corrupt practices which need to be curbed with legislation include 'medical men having themselves called out of church' and 'chemists assuming the functions of medical men by giving "advice gratis" to patients who come to buy their drugs'.



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