Articles British Medical Association Br Med J 1917; 1 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.1.2936.456 (Published 07 April 1917) Cite this as: Br Med J 1917;1:456 Article Related content Metrics Responses Peer review Related articles Correction Correction: Distinction awards Published: 08 April 1978; Br Med J 1 doi:10.1136/bmj.1.6117.938