title: The debut of geriatric medicine.
abstract: The transition from mystical to scientific medicine for the aging patient is in part due to the observations of Christoph Wilhelm Hufeland. Though centuries old, his observations ring true even for today's comprehensive therapy.
authors: Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois 60153.
authors: W H
authors: WH
authors: Wehrmacher
mesh_terms: D005853:Geriatrics / Q000266:history*; D005858:Germany; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D006801:Humans; D008136:Longevity