Greek Doctor. Theory of four humours, clinical observation, Hippocratic Oath.
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Galen (Roman)
Roman Doctor - theory of opposites. Dissected animals. Wrote books about anatomy. Ideas supported by church - unchallenged for over a thousand years.
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Al-Razi (Rhazes) (Islamic)
Stressed importance of observation of patient. Wrote a book called 'doubts about Galen' - thought everyone should do their own research and challenge him.
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Ibn Sina (Avicenna) (Islamic)
Wrote 'canon of medicine' - combined Greek and Islamic knowledge. Listed properties of 760 drugs. Standard medical textbook until 17th century.
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Abulcasis (Islamic)
Muslim surgeon. Invented 26 new surgical instruments. Made cauterisation and use of ligatures popular.
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John of Aderne (English)
English surgeon. Wrote Practica in 1376 based on Greek/Islamic knowledge and experience of Hundred Years War.
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Roman Doctor - theory of opposites. Dissected animals. Wrote books about anatomy. Ideas supported by church - unchallenged for over a thousand years.
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Galen (Roman)
Card 3
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Stressed importance of observation of patient. Wrote a book called 'doubts about Galen' - thought everyone should do their own research and challenge him.
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Card 4
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Wrote 'canon of medicine' - combined Greek and Islamic knowledge. Listed properties of 760 drugs. Standard medical textbook until 17th century.
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Card 5
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Muslim surgeon. Invented 26 new surgical instruments. Made cauterisation and use of ligatures popular.
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