Medical ethics : or, a code of institutes and precepts, adapted to the professional conduct of physicians and surgeons

This compact volume offers one of the earliest systematic statements of what it means to be a physician of good conscience. Drawn from the experience of a respected eighteenth‑century doctor, it lays out a series of precepts that bind medical practice to honesty, compassion, and public duty. The author weaves classical references with contemporary case examples, showing how a healer must balance personal ambition with the trust placed in him by patients and society.

Readers will encounter clear guidance on matters such as confidentiality, the limits of professional authority, and the responsibilities of surgeons toward hospitals and apprentices. Though the language reflects its 1800s origins, the core ideas—integrity, accountability, and the primacy of patient welfare—still resonate with today’s clinicians. Listening to this work provides a window into the moral foundations that continue to shape modern medical codes.