DR BOGER

Definition: Totality of symptoms is a philosophical concept in homeopathy that refers to the comprehensive understanding of a patient's symptoms, physical, mental, and emotional characteristics, and their interconnections.
Totality of symptoms according to Boger: Boger emphasized the importance of understanding the totality of symptoms in homeopathic practice. He believed that the totality of symptoms should be considered as a whole, rather than isolating individual symptoms.
Factors of totality: Factors of totality include physical, mental, and emotional symptoms, which are interconnected and influence each other.
Demonstration of totality → analysis of the case:
- Collect all symptoms from the patient
- Organize the symptoms according to Kent's law of similars
- Consider the location, sensation, modality, and concomitants of each symptom
- Identify the miasmatic and constitutional influences
- Observe the relationships between symptoms and the patient's overall condition
Construction of totality → synthesis of the case:
- Combine all the symptoms and their relationships to form a comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition
- Consider the patient's physical, mental, and emotional characteristics
- Identify the dominant and secondary symptoms
- Determine the patient's constitutional and miasmatic predispositions
Justification of totality: The justification of totality lies in its ability to provide a complete and accurate understanding of the patient's condition, allowing for effective treatment and prevention of future illnesses.
Philosophy of totality: According to Boger, the philosophy of totality is based on the idea that the totality of symptoms is a unit, and that each symptom is a part of this unit. This philosophy is in line with Boenninghausen's concept of the "totality of symptoms" and Kent's law of similars.
Aphorism number: Aphorism 106 of the Organon of Medicine states that "the whole is more than the sum of its parts." This aphorism supports the concept of totality of symptoms.