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Chapman's reflexes: medicine or metaphysics?

A Zucker1

  • 1Ohio University College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Philosophy, Athens 45701-4577.

The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Basic science is crucial for clinical medicine. Understanding reflexes, like the nasogenital and Chapman

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Physiology
  • Clinical Practice

Background:

  • Clinical medicine aims to alleviate suffering and promote well-being.
  • Practitioners may sometimes perceive basic science as irrelevant to clinical practice.
  • This perception is examined through historical and lesser-known reflex examples.

Observation:

  • The nasogenital reflex, a 19th-century medical curiosity, is compared to Chapman's reflexes.
  • Chapman's reflexes are underutilized and not widely recognized.
  • Both examples highlight the connection between basic physiological principles and clinical applications.

Findings:

  • The study evaluates the attitude that basic science is irrelevant in clinical medicine.
  • It uses the nasogenital reflex and Chapman's reflexes as case studies.
  • The comparison underscores the enduring relevance of basic science.

Implications:

  • Clinical medicine must continually substantiate its principles with basic science.
  • Understanding obscure reflexes can offer insights into physiological connections.
  • Reinforces the importance of integrating foundational scientific knowledge into medical practice.

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