THE LAW OF DOSE


Dr. Fincke gives us the same idea in different language: “The relation of the remedy to the life-force demands its proper selection according to similarity of symptoms and dose.” In further elucidation of this subject, Dr. Fincke asks and replies to the following question:. “Which will be the appropriate potency in the given case?” Answer: “That one which will be proportionate to the degree of susceptibility of the patient.”.


In discussing the law of dose, Dr. Wells has told us that “Explanation is found in the degree of susceptibility of the patient to the action of the drug, and this in the direct ratio of the similarity of the characteristics of the drug and the disease.” Dr. Fincke gives us the same idea in different language: “The relation of the remedy to the life-force demands its proper selection according to similarity of symptoms and dose.” In further elucidation of this subject, Dr. Fincke asks and replies to the following question:.

“Which will be the appropriate potency in the given case?” Answer: “That one which will be proportionate to the degree of susceptibility of the patient.”.

A R Morgan