Cared for specific illnesses such as leprosy, provided homes for the homeless
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Physician
Trained at medical schools and passed exams, used urine charts, astrology, herbal remedies and the 4 humours
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Barber Surgeons
Not trained but has practice, removed teeth, blood letting, lanced boils and basic surgery (amputations and bladder stones)
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Pilgrimage
Pilgrimages to a holy shrine in hope to cure illness
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Apothecary
Trained but no qualifications, made ointments and medicines for sale and for doctors
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Wise Women
Used treatments passed down from generations, treated broken bones, helped with child birth. Used remedies, charms and spells and would cure simple illnesses such as colds
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Trained at medical schools and passed exams, used urine charts, astrology, herbal remedies and the 4 humours
Back
Physician
Card 3
Front
Not trained but has practice, removed teeth, blood letting, lanced boils and basic surgery (amputations and bladder stones)
Back
Card 4
Front
Pilgrimages to a holy shrine in hope to cure illness
Back
Card 5
Front
Trained but no qualifications, made ointments and medicines for sale and for doctors
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