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Chapter Xxix. Taking Care of the Sick.

The Young Woman's Guide · William A. Alcott — chapter 28 of 63 · ~64 words · public domain

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The art of taking care of the sick should be a part of female education. Five reasons for this. Doing good. Doing good by proxy. Great value of personal services. How can young women be trained to these services? Contagion. Breathing bad air. Aged nurses. . Scientific instruction of nurses. Visiting and taking care of the sick a religious duty. Appeal to young women.

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