Behaviour Sciences (History Of Medicine) Flashcards
What is the definition of Ethics?
The rightness or wrongness in doing things and is related to law and etiquette.
What is the philosophy on Indian ayuverdic medicine?
Ancient India, 3K to 5K years ago. Called Sushruta and Charaka
What is the philosophy for Chinese medicine?
- Foundation>2.5K years ago
- Concept of Yin-Yang. Based on ancient texts and developed through the centuries
What is the treatment for Chinese medicine? HAPH
- Herbal Medicine
- Acupuncture and Massage
- Prayers
- Harmonizing of the emotions and spirit
What is the philosophy of Christian medicine?
The Bible and the teachings of Jesus the messenger of god
What is the treatment for Christian medicine? PMH
Prayers, Monastery, Hospital and Community
What is the philosophy for jewish medicine?
- Greek and Later Graeco-Roman medical knowledge was adapted
- Sefer Refuot (The book of remedies) was used about 2.5K years ago during King Hezekiah
- The Torah and Talmud was also referred
What is the treatment for Jewish medicine? PRCP
- Prayers
- Rest
- Cleanliness
- Prophylaxis - a preventative measure (Treatment/Action)
What is the philosophy for Islamic medicine?
- The Quran and the Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad SAW
- Influenced by greek medicine
- Postmodern Era accepts medical advancement through ijtihad (Consensus) and as long as it is not against tauhidic principles
What is the treatment of Islamic Medicine?
- Prayer and rest
- Prevention of illness
- Cleanliness
- Hospital
- Prophylaxis
- Community
What is the Philosophy of Malay medicine?
- Early (pre-islamic): Animastic, Hindu, Buddhist
- Late (islamic): Islamic principle
What is the treatment for Malay Medicine?
- Prayer and herbs
- Massage and Exercise
- Cupping and bone setting
- Female health and male Vitality
What is the philosophy of Homeopathy?
- The body has the potential to heal itself
- A substance that causes the symptoms of a disease in healthy people will cure similar symptoms in sick people.
- Like cures like (Similia similibus curentur)
What are the treatments for Homeopathy
Homeopathic solutions (processed through homeopathic dilutions)
What is the treatment of Indian Ayuverdic medicine?
- Balancing of the mind, body and spirit
- Detoxification and Purification
- Herbal remedies
- Massage therapy
- Prevention of illness
- Prayers and meditation