Guest guest Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 I read this quote on BMJ.... " Quack is from the German word for mercury or quicksliver – Quecksilber. The term was applied to Paracelsus and his followers because of their extensive use of this metal. Originally the word quack was applied to those who poisoned their patients with mercury. Now it is falsely applied to those who refuse to poison their patients. Every intelligent patient reader will recognise to whom the term really belongs(1). " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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