Medical Freedom and the Constitution of the Republic
Learn about Benjamin Rush's quote about medical freedom and his contributions to the field of medicine. Discover how special interests have captured medicine and how to fight for medical freedom.
Doc Anarchy | Renegade Health Mag
Father, Veteran, Physician | Teaching Independent Health | Not Medical Advice
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"The Constitution of this Republic should make special provision for medical freedom. To restrict the art of healing to one class will constitute the Bastille of medical science."
— Doc Anarchy | Substack (@DoctorAnarchist) April 13, 2023
This quote by Benjamin Rush rings true today.
Medicine is captured by special interests.
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The Father of American Psychiatry was a controversial figure.
— Doc Anarchy | Substack (@DoctorAnarchist) April 13, 2023
He used excessive bloodletting, mercury, and many other unusual (and dangerous) therapies. His views towards slaves were abhorrent by modern standards.
But his contributions to the field of medicine are undeniable. -
Rush broke with psychiatric dogma at the time, which believe mental illness was a result of demonic possession.
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Instead, he argued it was a manifestation of physical causes. There's no doubt Rush was closer to the truth, despite bucking the mainstream. -
Benjamin Rush is one of the most prolific educators in the history of medicine.
— Doc Anarchy | Substack (@DoctorAnarchist) April 13, 2023
He is said to have trained over 3000 apprentices, a truly staggering number given the time period.
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But he was also a freedom fighter. He was part of the Continental Congress.
— Doc Anarchy | Substack (@DoctorAnarchist) April 13, 2023
Rush was vehemently opposed to slavery and capital punishment. He championed women's education.
His advocacy for medical freedom is noteworthy. I wish we'd had a voice like his 3 years ago. -
Modern Medicine is captured by the American Medical Association, Big Pharma, and 3-letter Government agencies (WHO, CDC, FDA).
— Doc Anarchy | Substack (@DoctorAnarchist) April 13, 2023
That is the reason Americans are so unhealthy.
That is the reason you pay so much for care.
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It's time to make a change.
— Doc Anarchy | Substack (@DoctorAnarchist) April 13, 2023
The Doc Anarchy substack is where I started.
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Renegade Health Magazine was the next step.
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The future of medical freedom is bright.
How will you contribute?