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December 4, 1961
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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In Wilmington, Del., Dr. Chauncey Leake told Delaware physicians that strict doctor-imposed rules like quitting smoking or drinking can harm patient recovery by reducing their will to get better, advocating moderation instead.
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Doctor Imposed Rules
Can Be Detrimental to
Illness Being Treated
WILMINGTON, Del. (UPI) - Doctor-imposed rules such as, "this smoking has got to stop" or "you'll have to give up drinking completely" - can sometimes be detrimental as the illness being treated, Delaware family physicians were told Saturday.
Dr. Chauncey Leake, professor of pharmacology at Ohio State University, said doctors who arbitrarily deprive patients of minor pleasures diminish the patient's will to recover.
Leake, who also heads the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine, addressed the Delaware Academy of General Practice.
"There are a few ailments in which smoking must be prohibited, but they are very few," he said, adding that if a patient can learn to avoid inhaling he can smoke without harm.
As for alcohol, Leake said drinking "may be used to advantage in many chronic ailments, may be helpful in promoting appetite, and may aid in convalescence. It may be comforting in old age when there are so many physical infirmities so few satisfactions."
Can Be Detrimental to
Illness Being Treated
WILMINGTON, Del. (UPI) - Doctor-imposed rules such as, "this smoking has got to stop" or "you'll have to give up drinking completely" - can sometimes be detrimental as the illness being treated, Delaware family physicians were told Saturday.
Dr. Chauncey Leake, professor of pharmacology at Ohio State University, said doctors who arbitrarily deprive patients of minor pleasures diminish the patient's will to recover.
Leake, who also heads the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine, addressed the Delaware Academy of General Practice.
"There are a few ailments in which smoking must be prohibited, but they are very few," he said, adding that if a patient can learn to avoid inhaling he can smoke without harm.
As for alcohol, Leake said drinking "may be used to advantage in many chronic ailments, may be helpful in promoting appetite, and may aid in convalescence. It may be comforting in old age when there are so many physical infirmities so few satisfactions."
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Doctor Rules
Patient Recovery
Smoking Advice
Alcohol Benefits
Pharmacology Speech
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Chauncey Leake
Where did it happen?
Wilmington, Del.
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. Chauncey Leake
Location
Wilmington, Del.
Event Date
Saturday
Story Details
Dr. Chauncey Leake advises that imposing strict rules on smoking and drinking can diminish patients' will to recover, suggesting moderation for most cases to aid appetite, convalescence, and comfort.