Greek Medicine And Hippocrates Flashcards
Who is known as the father of western medine
Hippocrates
Who did the greeks learn from
The ancient Egyptians
What did they use as painkillers in an operation
Henbane and opium
How many books did Hippocrates write
60 books
Hippocrates was the first person to realise what?
That diseases didn’t come from gods
What did Hippocrates think were suitable methods to treat diseases
Rest exercise massage saltwater baths healthy food and suitable medicine
What is the method that Hippocrates believed doctors should use
- Diagnose (find out about the symptoms by asking the patient) 2. Make a prognosis (work out what was going to happento the patient 3. Observe (check pulse rate and body temp) 4. Treatment
What did Hippocrates believe were the four fluids
Yellow and black bile blood and phlegm
What is Hippocrates most famous for
The Hippocratic Oath
What is the Hippocratic Oath
Its a promise that doctors make to Use their knowledge only for healing and helping people
