THE SOMERVILLE CASE. TO THE EDITOR.
Sir— The subject of your leader of last -n night must receive the acquiescence and commendation of all " sane " people— if any in the light of the recent verdict can exist. E The medical evidence has shaken the foundations of sooial existence, and therefore de- . mands that suoh should carry with it both adequate training and experience. Is this to be found in the evidence brought forward by the def enoe ? Three of the medical men are the youngest in the community, and— with the exoeption of one whose vision is obscured by the limitation of speoial ißsue — have had no extensive acquaintance with the morbid condition characterised as " insanity." As the question at issue is controversial, are we right in acoepting ,tho fiat of these gentlemen without other impartial, independent jndgment of elder men better qualified by experience and training to agree with or controvert their decision ? 1 am, Sco., M.D., Doubtfully Sane. ( 13th August. *
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Evening Post, Volume L, Issue 38, 13 August 1895, Page 3
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162THE SOMERVILLE CASE. TO THE EDITOR. Evening Post, Volume L, Issue 38, 13 August 1895, Page 3
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