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Russell Schierling's avatar

Incredible! I wrote extensively about Flexner and all its ramifications over a decade ago, but never thought to move back in the timeline. Brilliant as always, Unbekoming, and extremely helpful contextually as well.

Martinos Gryparis's avatar

impressive! very interesting analysis of the pre-Flexner era. A most valuable read.

As a modern "charlatan" I must admit that this fence has severely limited my reach and has definitely kept many, many people from consulting with capable practitioners, if even only as an alternative view of their condition.

Neil Pryke's avatar

Heaven forbid that the rest of the world aspires to the American model of medical practice...

Since reading horror stories detailed on this Substack, I wonder how it is that there are Americans who manage to go from cradle to grave with relative ease...