In this groundbreaking work, Richard Clarke Cabot offers a new approach to the teaching and learning of medicine. Rather than relying on traditional lectures and textbook readings, Cabot advocates for the use of actual cases of disease to teach students about diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Through the use of graduated exercises, students gain hands-on experience and develop greater confidence in their clinical skills. This approach, now widely used in medical education, has revolutionized the way medicine is taught and practiced.

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