GSCE History - Rest of Prehistoric Medicine after my mindmaps


	Prehistoric Surgery	Prehistoric methods of diagnosis and treatment
	Used trephining to remove evil spirits - Can cause epilepsy/headaches Had ability to become successful surgeons	No archaeological evidence to prove illnesses Aborigines used spiritual way to 'see' cause of illness through trance or magical rituals e.g. Pointing bones, beads, magic paintings, dancing and ceremonies Shamans diagnosed in similar way Used herbs that had healing properties but Herbs helped illness then spirits would get credit
	Prehistoric Public Health	Prehistoric doctors
	No concept of public health e.g. Sewers or hospitals Aborigines buried excrements for religious reasons, not medical No evidence - link between dirt and disease	Witch-doctors to turn to when ill Combined healing with spiritual functions Not have concept of curing illnesses Base point measures progress of medicine

No archaeological evidence to prove illnesses
Aborigines used spiritual way to 'see' cause of illness through trance or magical rituals
e.g. Pointing bones, beads, magic paintings, dancing and ceremonies
Shamans diagnosed in similar way
Used herbs that had healing properties but Herbs helped illness then spirits would get credit

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