health and the people Flashcards

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Hippocrates

In medieval society, people thought that illnesses were caused by ______ and _________ causes. 2 famous physicians (doctors) were credited with a lot of the theories of medieval medicine: Hippocrates and Galen.

Background of Hippocrates

Hippocrates (born in 460 BC) lived in Ancient Greece.
He advocated (supported)...
These included:
Clinical \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Theory.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ oath.

Clinical Observation

Hippocrates invented the idea of ‘clinical observation’.
This involved a doctor being _________ (independent) and using ________ and _____ to deduce …
A doctor should _______ and _______ a patient’s symptoms to …

The Hippocratic Oath

Doctors today take the Hippocratic oath and this binds them to keep to a set of … to treat their patients well.

The Four Humours Theory

_________ also developed the theory of the four humours.
To be healthy, the Ancient Greeks believed that a person needed to … People got diseases if …

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Hippocrates

In medieval society, people thought that illnesses were caused by natural and supernatural causes. 2 famous physicians (doctors) were credited with a lot of the theories of medieval medicine: Hippocrates and Galen.

Background of Hippocrates

Hippocrates (born in 460 BC) lived in Ancient Greece.
He advocated (supported) using natural treatments to treat diseases and developed lots of theories about medicine.
These included:
Clinical observation.
The Four Humours Theory.
Hippocratic oath.

Clinical Observation

Hippocrates invented the idea of ‘clinical observation’.
This involved a doctor being objective (independent) and using observation and logic to deduce what was wrong with a patient.
A doctor should examine and monitor a patient’s symptoms to diagnose their disease or illness.

The Hippocratic Oath

Doctors today take the Hippocratic oath and this binds them to keep to a set of ethical standards to treat their patients well.

The Four Humours Theory

Hippocrates also developed the theory of the four humours.
To be healthy, the Ancient Greeks believed that a person needed to have balanced humours. People got diseases if they had too much or too little of a humour.

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The Four Humours Theory

Hippocrates thought that the best way to get humours back into balance was ______ or ______.

Black bile

The Ancient Greeks believed black bile was produced in the _______. Black bile was considered ____ and ___.
To remedy a black bile imbalance, doctors …

Blood

The Ancient Greeks believed blood was produced in the ____. Blood was considered ___ and ___.
To remedy a blood imbalance, doctors …

Phlegm

The Ancient Greeks believed phlegm was produced in the _____ and ____. Phlegm was considered ___ and ___.
To remedy a phlegm imbalance, doctors suggested …

Yellow bile

The Ancient Greeks believed bile was produced in the ____. Yellow bile was considered …
To remedy a yellow bile imbalance, doctors …

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The Four Humours Theory

Hippocrates thought that the best way to get humours back into balance was bleeding or purging.

Black bile

The Ancient Greeks believed black bile was produced in the gallbladder. Black bile was considered cold and dry.
To remedy a black bile imbalance, doctors gave laxatives and suggested eating more vegetables.

Blood

The Ancient Greeks believed blood was produced in the liver. Blood was considered hot and wet.
To remedy a blood imbalance, doctors used bloodletting or suggested eating red meat and drinking red wine.

Phlegm

The Ancient Greeks believed phlegm was produced in the brain and lungs. Phlegm was considered cold and wet.
To remedy a phlegm imbalance, doctors suggested breathing steam, or eating vegetables filled with water.

Yellow bile

The Ancient Greeks believed bile was produced in the spleen. Yellow bile was considered hot and dry.
To remedy a yellow bile imbalance, doctors forced patients to throw up or change their diet.

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Claudius Galen

The Greek _________, Claudius Galen was born in ___ AD in _____ but he then lived in ____ later in his life.

Similar views to Hippocrates

Galen believed that … caused diseases.
He supported ______ observation and encouraged doctors to monitor a _____ or take ____ sample to find out what was wrong with a patient.
But Galen thought that blood was _____ or taken in by the _____, rather than …

Theory of Opposites

Galen advanced the understanding of the humours through his Theory of Opposites.
He thought that humours could be ________ by giving a patient something opposite to their ________.
For example, if you had an _______ of blood (hot and wet), doctors should prescribe a treatment which was cold and ___.

Monotheistic

Although Galen lived in the Roman Empire he believed in _______ (one single God).
Because of this, the Christian Church ______ his ideas of medicine.
As the Church put their weight behind Galen’s ideas of medicine, it was frowned upon to _______ Galen.

Miasma Theory

The Miasma theory was also included in Galen’s thinking.
Miasma theory said that …
It was very popular in medieval England and it was probably the most powerful theory of ________ until late into the _____.

Ideas lasting for 1,400 years

Because of the Church’s support, Galen’s ideas endured (lasted) as the _______ of medicine for _____ years, until medieval times.
The fact that he was monotheistic and had the Church’s support shows that ______ can lead ideas to spread and be used everywhere.

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Claudius Galen

The Greek physician, Claudius Galen was born in 129 AD in Greece but he then lived in Rome later in his life.

Similar views to Hippocrates

Galen believed that imbalances in the four humours of the body caused diseases.
He supported clinical observation and encouraged doctors to monitor a pulse or take urine sample to find out what was wrong with a patient.
But Galen thought that blood was absorbed or taken in by the body, rather than pumped around it.

Theory of Opposites

Galen advanced the understanding of the humours through his Theory of Opposites.
He thought that humours could be rebalanced by giving a patient something opposite to their symptoms.
For example, if you had an excess of blood (hot and wet), doctors should prescribe a treatment which was cold and dry.

Monotheistic

Although Galen lived in the Roman Empire he believed in monotheism (one single God).
Because of this, the Christian Church supported his ideas of medicine.
As the Church put their weight behind Galen’s ideas of medicine, it was frowned upon to question Galen.

Miasma Theory

The Miasma theory was also included in Galen’s thinking.
Miasma theory said that bad air made someone ill when they breathed it in.
It was very popular in medieval England and it was probably the most powerful theory of disease until late into the 1800s.

Ideas lasting for 1,400 years

Because of the Church’s support, Galen’s ideas endured (lasted) as the foundation of medicine for 1,400 years, until medieval times.
The fact that he was monotheistic and had the Church’s support shows that chance can lead ideas to spread and be used everywhere.

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Doctors in Ancient ____ recommended ____ and ____ as medicines and they often used Galen’s Theory of _______.

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Doctors in Ancient Rome recommended herbs and plants as medicines and they often used Galen’s Theory of Opposites.

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Ancient Romans began to focus on public health by introducing aqueducts, sewers, baths and doctors.

Aqueducts, sewers and baths

Roman emperors spent a lot of money on building ________ to bring clean water into _____ cities.

This is likely to be because they thought that … , ______ and ____ tended to make people ill.

Ancient Romans built _____, _____ and public ____ that were used to take waste out of ______ and people’s ______.

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Ancient Romans began to focus on public health by introducing aqueducts, sewers, baths and doctors.

Aqueducts, sewers and baths

Roman emperors spent a lot of money on building aqueducts to bring clean water into Roman cities.

This is likely to be because they thought that unclean drinking water, sewage and dirt tended to make people ill.

Ancient Romans built toilets, sewers and public baths that were used to take waste out of buildings and people’s homes.

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Key areas of progress in medicine in Ancient RomeKey areas of progress in medicine in Ancient Rome

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Key areas of progress in medicine in Ancient RomeKey areas of progress in medicine in Ancient Rome

water and hygiene

herbal remedies

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The Roman Empire helped provide the _______ that helped ______ to ______.

This showed the importance of __________ in improving the state of medicine and ______.

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The Roman Empire helped provide the systems that helped society to function.

This showed the importance of government in improving the state of medicine and health.

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The Roman Empire did a good job of …

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The Roman Empire did a good job of providing lots of food, housing and infrastructure

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Ancient Romans took a wide range of herbs and plants to heal them in keeping with …

This continued the trend started in Ancient Egyptian society.

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Ancient Romans took a wide range of herbs and plants to heal them in keeping with Galen’s Theory of Opposites.

This continued the trend started in Ancient Egyptian society.

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Inequality was the key hindrance for the advancement of Ancient Roman medicine as lots of ____ people didn’t ______ from doctors, ________ and ______ remedies.

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Inequality was the key hindrance for the advancement of Ancient Roman medicine as lots of poor people didn’t benefit from doctors, treatments and herbal remedies.

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Why were Galen’s ideas so prominent?

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Why were Galen’s ideas so prominent?

he had the church’s support

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By ____ AD (CE), there had been lots of wars in the ______ Empire, particularly in ______ and _______ Europe.

Rome itself was sacked by the ________ in ___ AD.

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By 530 AD (CE), there had been lots of wars in the Roman Empire, particularly in Western and Southern Europe.

Rome itself was sacked by the Visigoths in 410 AD.

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A lot of medieval medicine was based on the theories of medicine that came from … and …

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A lot of medieval medicine was based on the theories of medicine that came from Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.

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Witches and spirits

Some people believed that __________ spirits could ____ inside a person and cause ______.

Some people in the Church did “_______” to get these spirits out of people’s bodies.

Witches were also thought to be responsible for …

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Witches and spirits

Some people believed that supernatural spirits could live inside a person and cause illnesses.

Some people in the Church did “exorcisms” to get these spirits out of people’s bodies.

Witches were also thought to be responsible for some diseases spreading across a town.

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Superstitutions about Disease in Medieval Times:

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Superstitutions about Disease in Medieval Times:

Astrology

Witches and spirits

God

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After the fall of Rome, _______ became smaller, people _______ less and ________ trusted each other less.

This meant that there was less sharing of __________ and less __________ between _______.

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After the fall of Rome, empires became smaller, people travelled less and kingdoms trusted each other less.

This meant that there was less sharing of knowledge and less communication between doctors.

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Astrology and medieval medicine:

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The _________ reasons were based on astrology
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Astrology was first used in ______ medicine
3
Astrology was used in Europe after ____

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Astrology and medieval medicine:

1
The supernatural reasons were based on astrology
2
Astrology was first used in Arabic medicine
3
Astrology was used in Europe after 1100

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Medieval ‘doctors’ were trained in the methods of:

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Medieval ‘doctors’ were trained in the methods of:

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Hippocrates
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Galen

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Medieval doctors usually learned through … or through …

They experimented with _____, _____ and learned from _________, …

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Medieval doctors usually learned through word-of-mouth or through personal experience. They experimented with herbs, charms and learned from apothecaries, travelling healers and wise men/women.

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The poor could only receive medical treatment in hospitals set up by whom?

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The poor could only receive medical treatment in hospitals set up by whom?

the monasteries

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Doctors had some tools to treat patients.
This included:

a book which recorded …
leeches to …
aromatic objects which could …
a zodiac chart to …

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Doctors had some tools to treat patients.
This included:

a book which recorded possible illnesses.
leeches to remove blood.
aromatic objects which could stop miasma
a zodiac chart to predict future illnesses.

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The Poor

Lots of people who were very ill were not treated, because …

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The Poor

Lots of people who were very ill were not treated, because people were scared that the disease could spread to other people.

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Barber surgeons were people who had access to _____ and did a lot of medical _________.

Barber surgeons did not …

They could cut people’s ____, do _________ and even _______ peoples’ arms and legs.

However, a lot of people died because their wounds were ______ or they …

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Barber surgeons were people who had access to razors and did a lot of medical procedures.

Barber surgeons did not get training.

They could cut people’s hair, do bloodletting and even amputate peoples’ arms and legs.

However, a lot of people died because their wounds were infected or they lost too much blood.

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The Church only allowed dissections to happen on …

This meant that _____ mistaken beliefs about the anatomy, _____ in the heart and ______ being absorbed not _______ could not be ________.

Here, ______ and ___________ slowed progress.

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The Church only allowed dissections to happen on criminals that had been executed.

This meant that Galen’s mistaken beliefs about the anatomy (holes in the heart and blood being absorbed not circulated) could not be corrected.

Here, religion and superstitution slowed progress.

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Palliative hospitals

Hospitals were designed to help look after the sick not …

Most _______ in medieval times was palliative (relieve symptoms not cure condition)

For example, _______ in ______ was founded in _____ to look after those with ______ illnesses.

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Palliative hospitals

Hospitals were designed to help look after the sick not treat and heal them.

Most medicine in medieval times was palliative (relieve symptoms not cure condition)

For example, Bedlam in London was founded in 1247 to look after those with mental illnesses.

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Medical writings

Lots of Ancient Roman and Greek medical ____ were lost when …

Monks tried to ____ and ______ medical texts.
______ (dispute) began to be caused by people _________ the Church’s reliance on ___ books.

For example, a _____ called … was arrested for …

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Medical writings

Lots of Ancient Roman and Greek medical texts were lost when the Roman Empire fell.

Monks tried to copy and preserve medical texts.
Dissent began to be caused by people questioning the Church’s reliance on old books.

For example, a monk called Roger Bacon was arrested for challenging the books in the 1200s.

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Who funded hospitals?

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Who funded hospitals?

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The Church
2
Aristocratic patrons

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Some historians have claimed that the Church’s ___________ of the … funds away from hospitals and health towards wars.

However, the Crusades meant that Western Europeans met ______ doctors.

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Some historians have claimed that the Church’s encouragement of the Crusades diverted funds away from hospitals and health towards wars.

However, the Crusades meant that Western Europeans met Muslim doctors.

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Who were the two key Muslim doctors?

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Who were the two key Muslim doctors?

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Avicenna
2
Ibn Al-Nafis

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________ invented surgical instruments and popularised _________

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Abulcasis invented surgical instruments and popularised cauterisation

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Muslim hospitals were far more developed than Christian hospitals because they …

They had … for patients with contagious illnesses.

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Muslim hospitals were far more developed than Christian hospitals because they actively sought to treat patients.

They had isolation units for patients with contagious illnesses.

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Abulcasis, the Islamic physician, wrote a detailed book on:

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Abulcasis, the Islamic physician, wrote a detailed book on:

Amputation (cutting off limbs)

Fixing (stitching) wounds

Dislocations

Dental surgery (on teeth)

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In the __th century, Albucasis wrote ______, this was a __-volume book on medicine.

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In the 11th century, Albucasis wrote Al Tasrif, this was a 30-volume book on medicine.

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The spreading of medical knowledge

_____ routes help spread knowledge between _________

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The spreading of medical knowledge

trade routes help spread knowledge between civilisation

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In the __th century, Avicenna wrote an __________ of Ancient _____ and _______ medicine called ‘______________’.

This was vital in _________ Europe until the __th century after it was translated into _____.

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In the 10th century, Avicenna wrote an encyclopaedia of Ancient Greek and Islamic medicine called ‘Canon of Medicine’.

This was vital in Western Europe until the 17th century after it was translated into Latin.

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______ claimed that Galen was wrong and that blood …

_____ banned human dissection so _____ could not prove this theory

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Al-Nafis claimed that Galen was wrong and that blood passed through the heart via the lungs

Islam banned human dissection so Al-Nafis could not prove this theory

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Examples of Natural Anaesthetics used in Medieval Europe:

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Examples of Natural Anaesthetics used in Medieval Europe:

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Hemlock
2
Opium

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Lots of surgery in medieval Europe was performed by … who were licensed to cut hair and do _____ surgery.

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Lots of surgery in medieval Europe was performed by barber surgeons who were licensed to cut hair and do minor surgery.

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In the __th century, … argued that pus was bad for a wound.

He began to use ____ to disinfect wounds.

However, he did not succeed in __________ the ________ idea that ___ was necessary for wounds to ____.

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In the 13th century, Hugh of Lucca argued that pus was bad for a wound.

He began to use wine to disinfect wounds.

However, he did not succeed in overturning the dominant idea that pus was necessary for wounds to heal.

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John of Ardene

Remembered as one of the most famous surgeons in Medieval England, John of Arderne established the ‘______________’ in ____.

He based his book, _______, on his experiences in the war with ______ and his knowledge of … and …

Ardene created his own forms of _______ from substances such as _____.

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John of Ardene

Remembered as one of the most famous surgeons in Medieval England, John of Arderne established the ‘Guild of Surgeons’ in 1368.

He based his book, Practica, on his experiences in the war with France and his knowledge of Ancient Greek and Arab medicine.

Ardene created his own forms of painkillers from substances such as opium.

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What were the three main problems of surgery in medieval times?

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What were the three main problems of surgery in medieval times?

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Pain
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Infection
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Bloodloss
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The four common surgical procedures in medieval Europe were:

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The four common surgical procedures in medieval Europe were:

Trepanning

Cauterisation

Amputation

Bloodletting

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In medieval times, there was a very _______ understanding of what causes diseases and infections.

Nobody had discovered the link between ____ and ______ and many doctors believed that ___ in wounds helped a patient to recover.

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In medieval times, there was a very limited understanding of what causes diseases and infections.

Nobody had discovered the link between dirt and disease and many doctors believed that pus in wounds helped a patient to recover.

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11th century
_______

13th century
_______

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11th century
Albucasis.

13th century
Hugh of Lucca.

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The ______ became so dirty that the “___________” was built to bring … into London.

The unsanitary conditions were partly because of …

People lived ____ together in houses made of ____ and overcrowding meant that …

The city also tried to keep streets ____ and to improve the _____ problems.

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The Thames became so dirty that the “Great Conduit” was built to bring drinking water into London.

The unsanitary conditions were partly because of population growth and urbanisation.

People lived close together in houses made of wood and overcrowding meant that disease spread quickly.

The city also tried to keep streets clean and to improve the sewage problems.

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Cesspits were used for people to throw their … and ______ into in medieval Europe.

Waste and rubbish were often thrown in _____ and the _____.

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Cesspits were used for people to throw their liquid waste and sewage into in medieval Europe.

Waste and rubbish were often thrown in rivers and the street.

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List reasons why monasteries had better hygiene levels than towns:

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List reasons why monasteries had better hygiene levels than towns:

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More money
2
Knowledge and understanding
3
Lower population density
4
Authority of the Abbot
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______ were built over ______ water so that any sewage could be taken _____

Latrines were built in …

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Latrines were built over running water so that any sewage could be taken away

Latrines were built in different buildings to the monasteries

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Who controlled the monastery?

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Who controlled the monastery?

an Abbot

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Monks were literate and could read books which explained the importance of ______.

They understood the importance of ________ water and that a healthy lifestyle rested on a … and ____.

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Monks were literate and could read books which explained the importance of hygiene.

They understood the importance of separating water and that a healthy lifestyle rested on a good diet and sleep.

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The disease was a mixture of _______ plague (spread by fleas on black rats) and _______ plague (airborne spread by coughing/sneezing).

The plagues could cause death within _ days of the first symptoms.

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The disease was a mixture of bubonic plague (spread by fleas on black rats) and pneumonic plague (airborne spread by coughing/sneezing).

The plagues could cause death within 2 days of the first symptoms.

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Spread of the Black Death

The disease began in ____ and spread to Europe on ______ ships.
At the time, people thought that the epidemic was caused by ________ things like the position of the ___ (or God’s wrath) or natural reasons such as _____ or …

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Spread of the Black Death

The disease began in Asia and spread to Europe on merchant ships.
At the time, people thought that the epidemic was caused by supernatural things like the position of the stars (or God’s wrath) or natural reasons such as miasmas or humour imbalances.

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It was actually caused by …
These fleas passed on the disease to ___ who passed it on to _____.

As many people lived _____ to each other, the disease spread quickly.

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It was actually caused by bacteria in fleas’ stomachs.
These fleas passed on the disease to rats who passed it on to humans.

As many people lived close to each other, the disease spread quickly.

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Peasants moved around to earn … The ____ (year) Ordinance of Labourers tried to stop peasants moving around so much.

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Peasants moved around to earn higher wages. The 1349 (year) Ordinance of Labourers tried to stop peasants moving around so much.

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Which town did what to stop the spread of the Plague?

Gloucester

Winchester

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Which town did what to stop the spread of the Plague?

Gloucester
Tried to stop anyone outside the town entering.

Winchester
Tried to build cemeteries away from people’s’ homes.

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The plague led to ____ shortages (and higher food _____ because of this).

This made life even more difficult for the people who ________ the Black Death.

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The plague led to food shortages (and higher food prices because of this).

This made life even more difficult for the people who survived the Black Death.

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The worst of the Black Death was over by ____. But plagues continued for _____. The worst example was the _________ of ____.

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The worst of the Black Death was over by 1350. But plagues continued for centuries. The worst example was the Great Plague of 1665.

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Medieval remedies for the plague:

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Prayers to ...
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Using herbs ...
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\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to keep humours in balance
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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ or \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ those who had become infected
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Medieval remedies for the plague:

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Prayers to appease God
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Using herbs to keep people safe from miasma
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Purging, vomiting and bloodletting to keep humours in balance
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Moving away or avoiding those who had become infected

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Impact on peasants

The Black Death killed lots of ______. Peasants asked for ______ wages and ______ around to earn higher wages.

The cost of buying ____ fell because of the lower _________ and this allowed some peasants to buy land.

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Impact on peasants

The Black Death killed lots of workers. Peasants asked for higher wages and moved around to earn higher wages.

The cost of buying land fell because of the lower population and this allowed some peasants to buy land.

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When did the Renaissance begin?

The Renaissance began in _______, Italy in the late __th century and lasted until the __th century.

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When did the Renaissance begin?

The Renaissance began in Florence, Italy in the late 15th century and lasted until the 18th century.

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Dissection

The focus on _____ and the increased spread of ____ all encouraged ___________ and the search for _________.

People began to dissect human bodies (corpses) and there were illustrations in medical ______ and ____.

… was a key illustrator of the anatomy

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Dissection

The focus on humans and the increased spread of ideas all encouraged experimentation and the search for explanations.

People began to dissect human bodies (corpses) and there were illustrations in medical writings and books.

Leonardo da Vinci was a key illustrator of the anatomy

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Vesalius published his … in ____ and then published …. in ____.

On The Fabric of the Human Body had illustrations based on …

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Vesalius published his Six Anatomical Pictures in 1538 and then published On The Fabric of the Human Body in 1543.

On The Fabric of the Human Body had illustrations based on Vesalius’ dissections.

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Inspiring anatomists

Doctors were encouraged to do dissections themselves after Vesalius’ ____.

Vesalius is credited with inspiring other anatomists, such as ______ and ______.

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Inspiring anatomists

Doctors were encouraged to do dissections themselves after Vesalius’ work.

Vesalius is credited with inspiring other anatomists, such as Fabricus and Fallopius.

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Vesalius thought that surgery would only get better if people understood …

He used dissections (of executed criminals) to show that …

He faced opposition for … and had to …

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Vesalius thought that surgery would only get better if people understood the body and the anatomy better.

He used dissections (of executed criminals) to show that Galen’s understanding of the human body was wrong.

He faced opposition for criticising Galen and had to leave his job at the university.

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In which years did Vesalius publish his books?

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Six Anatomical Pictures.

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On The Fabric of the Human Body.

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In which years did Vesalius publish his books?

1538
Six Anatomical Pictures.

1543
On The Fabric of the Human Body.

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Renaissance was a time of rebirth in the ___ and ______.

The printing press (created in ____) was very important to …

The printing press allowed knowledge to be shared with more people very ______.

_____ and _______ could be printed and sent across Europe whereas previously, a lot of information was only told …

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Renaissance was a time of rebirth in the arts and science.

The printing press (created in 1440) was very important to share and spread ideas.

The printing press allowed knowledge to be shared with more people very cheaply.

Books and leaflets could be printed and sent across Europe whereas previously, a lot of information was only told person-to-person.

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Gunshot wounds

When Paré began work as a battlefield ________, … usually became infected.

Gunshot wounds were usually treated using boiling __ and this would ______ (seal) the _____, but often this …

In ____, Paré ran out of oil on the battlefield. He used … This seemed to work better than oil.

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Gunshot wounds

When Paré began work as a battlefield surgeon, gunshot wounds usually became infected.

Gunshot wounds were usually treated using boiling oil and this would cauterise (seal) the wound, but often this did not work.

In 1537, Paré ran out of oil on the battlefield. He used ointment instead of oil. This seemed to work better than oil.

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In the __th century, Ambroise Paré made significant advancements in surgical ________.

Paré was a ______ surgeon who then worked as an ____ surgeon.

These experiences helped him to …

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In the 16th century, Ambroise Paré made significant advancements in surgical techniques.

Paré was a barber surgeon who then worked as an army surgeon.

These experiences helped him to develop new and better methods.

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Amputations

Paré used ligatures to … before amputation instead of _____ them as had been done previously.

This did increase the risk of ______ but was a lot less ______ for patients.

Paré also seems to be the first person to have fitted _______ (artificial) limbs on his patients.

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Amputations

Paré used ligatures to tie blood vessels together before amputation instead of burning them as had been done previously.

This did increase the risk of infection but was a lot less painful for patients.

Paré also seems to be the first person to have fitted prosthetic (artificial) limbs on his patients.

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Writings and ideas

In ____, Paré’s Works on _____ was published. One individuals’ ideas had a huge impact on ______ in medieval times.

Surgeons across Europe read Works on Surgery and Queen Elizabeth I’s surgeon … promoted Paré’s discoveries.

Paré then became the surgeon to …

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Writings and ideas

In 1575, Paré’s Works on Surgery was published. One individuals’ ideas had a huge impact on surgery in medieval times.

Surgeons across Europe read Works on Surgery and Queen Elizabeth I’s surgeon William Clowes promoted Paré’s discoveries.

Paré then became the surgeon to four French Kings.

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The Work of Harvey

William Harvey was an ______ physician (doctor) who was born in ____.

He studied medicine in _____ and was particularly interested in _______.

He was the physician for the English Kings ______ and ______

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The Work of Harvey

William Harvey was an English physician (doctor) who was born in 1578.

He studied medicine in Padua and was particularly interested in physiology.

He was the physician for the English Kings James I and Charles I.

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Harvey and Galen

Harvey challenged Galen’s understanding of blood and how it circulated around the body.

He thought that blood _______ around the body.

This view is different to Galen’s view that new blood was made in the ____ and used as ___.

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Harvey and Galen

Harvey challenged Galen’s understanding of blood and how it circulated around the body.

He thought that blood circulated around the body.

This view is different to Galen’s view that new blood was made in the liver and used as fuel.

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Circulation of blood

Harvey used ____ to show that blood could only flow one way in the body and he thought that …

He showed that the heart was a ____ for the blood in the body.

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Circulation of blood

Harvey used valves to show that blood could only flow one way in the body and he thought that too much blood was in the body to be continually created as fuel.

He showed that the heart was a pump for the blood in the body.

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Resistance to change

When Harvey first published his theory, he was _______.

Professional _______ did change, but it took a lot of time and lots of doctors continued to use ______ despite Harvey showing it would not be effective.

This highlights the ______ impact of one individual.

Although Harvey made this major discovery, his ideas needed to be accepted by the medical _________.

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Resistance to change

When Harvey first published his theory, he was ridiculed.

Professional opinion did change, but it took a lot of time and lots of doctors continued to use bloodletting despite Harvey showing it would not be effective.

This highlights the limited impact of one individual.

Although Harvey made this major discovery, his ideas needed to be accepted by the medical community.

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Limited understanding

Harvey’s theory implied that bloodletting was a ____________ (ineffective) method of treatment.

But this continued for many years as doctors …

Despite his discoveries, Harvey did not understand why … and why …

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Limited understanding

Harvey’s theory implied that bloodletting was a counterproductive (ineffective) method of treatment.

But this continued for many years as doctors didn’t know what else to do.

Despite his discoveries, Harvey did not understand why blood needed to circulate around the body and why blood in arteries and veins was different.

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After Harvey

His theory of circulation were the first stage towards blood ________ becoming possible to save people’s lives.

In ____, the discovery of … made blood transfusions successful.

In ____, after Harvey had died, a microscope was developed. This microscope showed that …

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After Harvey

His theory of circulation were the first stage towards blood transfusions becoming possible to save people’s lives.

In 1901, the discovery of blood groups made blood transfusions successful.

In 1661, after Harvey had died, a microscope was developed. This microscope showed that veins and arteries were linked by capillaries.

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More efficient technology

Before the printing press, books had to be copied by ____

This either took ____ for each copy or was not done because it took …

In ____, there were 110 printers in Europe.

By ____ they were in 77 cities in Italy and by ____, 151 cities had printing presses.

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More efficient technology

Before the printing press, books had to be copied by hand.

This either took months for each copy or was not done because it took too much effort.

In 1480, there were 110 printers in Europe.

By 1500 they were in 77 cities in Italy and by 1600, 151 cities had printing presses.

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Spreading ideas

Being able to print more books quickly meant that more ..

The writings of _____ and ___ could be reprinted in lots of different languages for people all across Europe to read.

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Spreading ideas

Being able to print more books quickly meant that more people could read other people’s ideas and theories.

The writings of Galen and Pare could be reprinted in lots of different languages for people all across Europe to read.

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Scientific process

If people do not fully understand a theory, it is hard to ______ it.

Publishing lots of copies of a theory can mean that lots of people …

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Scientific process

If people do not fully understand a theory, it is hard to critique it.

Publishing lots of copies of a theory can mean that lots of people understand a theory in more detail and can then work out what is wrong with it and whether it is right.

Students studying medicine and other things could use books and textbooks for reference more often.

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Doctors

Doctors in the Renaissance period still didn’t have much _______.

They still used old methods that people like ______ thought were _______ but some began to use more modern _________.

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Doctors

Doctors in the Renaissance period still didn’t have much training.

They still used old methods that people like Harvey thought were ineffective but some began to use more modern techniques.

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Lack of alternatives

The printing press and the works of Harvey, Pare and Vesalius helped to spread new ____

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Lack of alternatives

The printing press and the works of Harvey, Pare and Vesalius helped to spread new ideas.

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Religion and supernatural

Europe in the _________ was still a very religious place.

Doctors still believed that __________ things caused illness.

________ and ______ were still prescribed to cure illnesses.

The people believed the ‘________’ could cure disease.

People would flock to the King to be cured of ______.

People still ______ wise women and _________ to cure disease.

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Religion and supernatural

Europe in the renaissance was still a very religious place.

Doctors still believed that supernatural things caused illness.

Pilgrimages and prayers were still prescribed to cure illnesses.

The people believed the ‘Royal Touch’ could cure disease.

People would flock to the King to be cured of scrofula.

People still sought wise women and apothecaries to cure disease.

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Advances in Medicine

Hospitals began to focus on …

Lots of towns had ________.

Books were being published which covered how to …

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Advances in Medicine

Hospitals began to focus on treating patients, not just caring for them.

Lots of towns had pharmacies.

Books were being published which covered how to treat illness at home.

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Quackery

Quackery was a form of medicine based on …

Many people viewed this as _______ medicine and this became more common in the __th and __th century.

Quacks claimed their medicines could cure everything but they were usually _______.

Quacks often gave patients _________ like opium, which gave patients the impression that …

In reality, they were giving their patients an ________.

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Quackery

Quackery was a form of medicine based on spectacles and displays

Many people viewed this as fraudulent medicine and this became more common in the 17th and 18th century.

Quacks claimed their medicines could cure everything but they were usually ineffective.

Quacks often gave patients stimulants like opium, which gave patients the impression that they were getting better.

In reality, they were giving their patients an addiction.

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Believed causes

People still blamed miasma or supernatural/religious causes (God’s will) just like they did in the Black Death.

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Believed causes

People still blamed miasma or supernatural/religious causes (God’s will) just like they did in the Black Death

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Remedies

Remedies for the plague included _______ through ______, _______, using animals such as _____ or snakes to ‘draw out the poison’ or moving to the _________.

In _____ the plague seemed to be ending. Some people think that the ___________________ (1666) killed a lot of the _______ causing the plague and helping to end the epidemic.

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Remedies

Remedies for the plague included bloodletting through leeches, smoking, using animals such as frogs or snakes to ‘draw out the poison’ or moving to the countryside.
In 1666 the plague seemed to be ending. Some people think that the Great Fire of London (1666) killed a lot of the bacteria causing the plague and helping to end the epidemic.

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Improvements since the Black Death in 1348

There were some significant improvements in the ___ years between the Black Death and the Great Plague.

People recognised the connection between ___ and ______.

Local governments were more _______.

________ was more effective, bodies were collected and buried at least _ foot deep in plague __, ____ stopped and … were banned.

People were locked in their houses to …

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Improvements since the Black Death in 1348

There were some significant improvements in the 317 years between the Black Death and the Great Plague.

People recognised the connection between dirt and disease.

Local governments were more organised.

Quarantine was more effective, bodies were collected and buried at least 6 foot deep in plague pits, trade stopped and communal gatherings were banned.

People were locked in their houses to stop the disease spreading.

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Understanding the Great Plague

Plague doctors wore special suits to protect them against “_____”.

They had masks stuffed with ______ herbs to stop the “___ ___” from reaching them.

This was not based on correct _____ but luckily the suits probably helped to …

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Understanding the Great Plague

Plague doctors wore special suits to protect them against “miasma”.

They had masks stuffed with aromatic herbs to stop the “bad air” from reaching them.

This was not based on correct science but luckily the suits probably helped to reduce the spread of the plague.

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Changes in Hospitals in the Renaissance

In the renaissance, hospitals started to become more ______.

The modern hospitals that we use today were born in the __th and __th centuries.

These hospitals were funded by ______ people or by …

Specialist wards (like maternity wards) and specialist hospitals were established to …

This ________ was more effective at curing disease.

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Changes in Hospitals in the Renaissance

In the renaissance, hospitals started to become more ______.

The modern hospitals that we use today were born in the 17th and 18th centuries.

These hospitals were funded by wealthy people or by private subscriptions from the local community.

Specialist wards (like maternity wards) and specialist hospitals were established to treat certain diseases.

This organisation was more effective at curing disease.

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Changes in hospitals

Reformers like … drove a lot of reforms in hospitals.

Following the work of Nightingale, a higher level of ________ and ________ was demanded from ________.

Hospitals began to create ________ which could provide medicine.

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Changes in hospitals

Reformers like Florence Nightingale drove a lot of reforms in hospitals.

Following the work of Nightingale, a higher level of cleanliness and organisation was demanded from hospitals.

Hospitals began to create pharmacies which could provide medicine.

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Workhouses

Poor people were often looked after in _________.

Workhouses were large buildings where the _________, ___ or ______ could be looked after.

Conditions in workhouses were often very ___, although they got better after ____.

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Workhouses

Poor people were often looked after in workhouses.

Workhouses were large buildings where the unemployed, ill or elderly could be looked after.

Conditions in workhouses were often very bad, although they got better after 1850.

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Number of hospitals

In the __th century there was a significant increase in hospitals.

For example, in London there were _ new general hospitals built between ____ and ____. Hospitals like ___________ opened.

This was accompanied by a rise in ______ numbers.

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Number of hospitals

In the 18th century there was a significant increase in hospitals.

For example, in London there were 5 new general hospitals built between 1720 and 1750. Hospitals like Guy’s Hospital opened.

This was accompanied by a rise in patient numbers.

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Attitudes and beliefs

Hospital treatment was ___ but most treatment was still based on …

Attitudes to illness began to change in the __th century.

The idea that illness was a punishment for sin was increasingly ___ popular.

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Attitudes and beliefs

Hospital treatment was free but most treatment was still based on Galen’s four humours.

Attitudes to illness began to change in the 18th century.

The idea that illness was a punishment for sin was increasingly less popular.

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Changes for Physicians and Surgeons in the Renaissance

Towards the end of the Middle Ages the ideas of the four humours and miasmas remained common, but there was growing awareness that dirt and disease were connected.

The College of Physicians was set up in ____.

Most _____ doctors were trained here and they were still learning _____ works.

In the __th century, most doctors still believed in the … or that disease was spread through ‘______’ (miasmas).

Doctors got a _____ if they were trained at the college of physicians.

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Changes for Physicians and Surgeons in the Renaissance

Towards the end of the Middle Ages the ideas of the four humours and miasmas remained common, but there was growing awareness that dirt and disease were connected.

The College of Physicians was set up in 1518.

Most British doctors were trained here and they were still learning Galen’s works.

In the 18th century, most doctors still believed in the four humours or that disease was spread through ‘bad air’ (miasmas).

Doctors got a license if they were trained at the college of physicians.

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Florence Nightingale (born in ____) helped …

Her work with __ nurses (chosen by her) in the ______ War in ____ reduced ____ rates hugely because of her improvements in the _____ of wards.

When Nightingale got back from ___, she published a book “____________”.

The _____ of nursing was enhanced as they were expected to …

The Nightingale School of Nursing was set up in … in _______.

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Florence Nightingale (born in 1820) helped nursing to become professional.

Her work with 38 nurses (chosen by her) in the Crimean War in 1854 reduced death rates hugely because of her improvements in the hygiene of wards.

When Nightingale got back from war, she published a book “Notes on Nursing”.

The status of nursing was enhanced as they were expected to care for patients and assist doctors.

The Nightingale School of Nursing was set up in St Thomas’ Hospital in London.

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Surgeons

By this point in the Middle Ages there were 2 main types of surgeon:
__________ surgeons, who had trained at university and were _______ and ___ paid.

Barber surgeons, who were _______ and not very well ________.

Surgeons’ _____ began to improve and in _____, the … was set up. It created training standards for surgeons.

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Surgeons

By this point in the Middle Ages there were 2 main types of surgeon:

Professional surgeons, who had trained at university and were expensive and well paid.

Barber surgeons, who were unqualified and not very well respected.

Surgeons’ status began to improve and in 1800, the London Collage of Surgeons was set up. It created training standards for surgeons.

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The Work of John Hunter

John Hunter was a _______ in surgery. People think that he is responsible for improving the ____ of surgeons. He is now viewed as the father of the ________ approach to surgery.

Dissections and knowledge

John Hunter observed over ______ dissections in his __ years at anatomy school.
This gave him a great knowledge of the human _______.

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The Work of John Hunter

John Hunter was a pioneer in surgery. People think that he is responsible for improving the status of surgeons. He is now viewed as the father of the scientific approach to surgery.

Dissections and knowledge

John Hunter observed over 2000 dissections in his 12 years at anatomy school.
This gave him a great knowledge of the human anatomy.

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Discoveries as an army surgeon and teacher

Hunter worked as an army ______ in France.

He learned about the existence of …

This was a main way of spreading disease at the time.

In ____, he discovered a new way to treat patients with _________ (weak and bulging artery).

By tying the blood vessel to encourage … often stopped patients needing an amputation.

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Discoveries as an army surgeon and teacher

Hunter worked as an army surgeon in France.

He learned about the existence of sexually transmitted infections and diseases.

This was a main way of spreading disease at the time.

In 1785, he discovered a new way to treat patients with aneurysms (weak and bulging artery).

By tying the blood vessel to encourage blood to flow elsewhere often stopped patients needing an amputation.

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Positions and writings - john hunter

His work won him prestigious positions as the Surgeon to King ________

Hunter wrote books based on his experience in the ___, ________, _________ and ___________.

His books included “…” in ____

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Positions and writings - john hunter

His work won him prestigious positions as the Surgeon to King George III

Hunter wrote books based on his experience in the army, dissections, experiments and observations.

His books included “On Venereal Disease” in 1786

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Scientific approach

As an individual, Hunter taught _______ of surgeons.

He encouraged them to use his …

This involved … , testing new ways to ____ diseases and observing the _______ to know what worked best.

He often tested his methods on _______ to see if they would work on people.

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Scientific approach

As an individual, Hunter taught hundreds of surgeons.

He encouraged them to use his scientific approach.

This involved learning as much about the body as possible, testing new ways to treat diseases and observing the outcomes to know what worked best.

He often tested his methods on animals to see if they would work on people.

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Vaccination and the Spread of Disease

Until the late 1700s, diseases spread easily and people did not know many ways to stop their spread.

Edward Jenner was born in 1749 and he is famous for his role in vaccinating people against smallpox.

Smallpox

In the ____, smallpox was one of the most ____ diseases in the world.

__% of people who got smallpox ___. Those who survived were often ____ or had very deep ____.

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Vaccination and the Spread of Disease

Until the late 1700s, diseases spread easily and people did not know many ways to stop their spread.

Edward Jenner was born in 1749 and he is famous for his role in vaccinating people against smallpox.

Smallpox

In the 1700s, smallpox was one of the most fatal diseases in the world.

30% of people who got smallpox died. Those who survived were often blind or had very deep scars.

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Inoculation was first brought to Britain by …

Inoculation involved … People believed this gave them _______.

Inoculation was popular in the ___ with _______.

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Inoculation was first brought to Britain by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu who observed it in Turkey.

Inoculation involved putting pus from a person with a mild form of smallpox into a cut in a healthy person’s body. People believed this gave them resistance.

Inoculation was popular in the 1700s with aristocrats.

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Problems with inoculation

Many people did not get inoculated for ________ reasons.

They thought that it interfered with God’s ___.

The inoculation dose could be too …

People who had been inoculated could still pass …

Inoculation was a treatment that only rich people could ____

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Problems with inoculation

Many people did not get inoculated for religious reasons.

They thought that it interfered with God’s will.

The inoculation dose could be too big and kill the patient.

People who had been inoculated could still pass smallpox onto other people.

Inoculation was a treatment that only rich people could afford.

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The Work of Edward Jenner - Vaccination

Edward Jenner was a _______ doctor. He thought that the _______ did not get smallpox but did catch a _____ disease called cowpox. He tested this theory scientifically and it seemed to be correct.

Testing his theory

Jenner thought that people who had _______ were immune to smallpox.

Jenner gave an _ year old ___, James Phipps, cowpox before injecting him with smallpox.

James Phipps didn’t catch ______.

Jenner tested this on __ more patients and concluded that ________ was an effective ________ against smallpox.

He published his research in ____.

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The Work of Edward Jenner - Vaccination

Edward Jenner was a country doctor. He thought that the milkmaid did not get smallpox but did catch a milder disease called cowpox. He tested this theory scientifically and it seemed to be correct.

Testing his theory

Jenner thought that people who had cowpox were immune to smallpox.

Jenner gave an 8 year old boy, James Phipps, cowpox before injecting him with smallpox.

James Phipps didn’t catch smallpox.

Jenner tested this on 16 more patients and concluded that cowpox was an effective vaccination against smallpox.

He published his research in 1798.

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Religious opposition

Some people in the Church thought that vaccination wasn’t _____ and should not be ____.

The level of opposition is seen by the formation of the … in ____.

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Religious opposition

Some people in the Church thought that vaccination wasn’t natural and should not be done.

The level of opposition is seen by the formation of the Anti-Compulsory Vaccination League in 1866.

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Publishing his discovery in ____, Jenner faced serious opposition.

He faced criticism because he …

Many doctors did not wish to use the vaccination because they …

Jenner was not part of the … in London. For this reason, he was excluded from academic favour.

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Publishing his discovery in 1798, Jenner faced serious opposition.

He faced criticism because he could not explain why the vaccination worked.

Many doctors did not wish to use the vaccination because they profited (made money) from the smallpox inoculation.

Jenner was not part of the clique of fashionable doctors in London. For this reason, he was excluded from academic favour.

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Role of government

The vaccination was less dangerous than the traditional smallpox inoculation.

Gaining the favour of the royal family helped …

Parliament gave Jenner £______ to further his research in ____.

By ____, the vaccination was made compulsory under law.

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Role of government

The vaccination was less dangerous than the traditional smallpox inoculation.

Gaining the favour of the royal family helped sway popular opinion.

Parliament gave Jenner £10,000 to further his research in 1802.

By 1853, the vaccination was made compulsory under law.

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Was There Progress in Renaissance and 18th Century Medicine?

There was a huge advancement in renaissance medicine. However, there were still some setbacks.

Progress - Vaccination

Government support (£10,000 in ___ and more money later) helped to encourage this. Parliament then made the vaccination compulsory in ____.

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Was There Progress in Renaissance and 18th Century Medicine?

There was a huge advancement in renaissance medicine. However, there were still some setbacks.

Progress - Vaccination

Government support (£10,000 in 1802 and more money later) helped to encourage this. Parliament then made the vaccination compulsory in 1853.

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Germ Theory and the Work of Pasteur

Before Louis Pasteur’s work in ____, there was a debate over how infections were spread. Before Pasteur, most scientists believed … and that diseases could be spread by miasma or contact.

Spontaneous generation

Surgeons thought that _______ were caused by ______ in something called “…”.

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Germ Theory and the Work of Pasteur

Before Louis Pasteur’s work in 1861, there was a debate over how infections were spread. Before Pasteur, most scientists believed spontaneous generation and that diseases could be spread by miasma or contact.

Spontaneous generation

Surgeons thought that microbes were caused by disease in something called “spontaneous generation”.

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Spreading disease

The two main groups were contagionists and anti-contagionists.

contagionists believed disease could spread through _____.

Anti-contagionists believed disease spread through _____.

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Spreading disease

The two main groups were contagionists and anti-contagionists.

Contagionists believed disease could spread through contact.
Anti-contagionists believed disease spread through miasma.

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Pasteur

In ____, Pasteur tried to explain why the ____ beet used to _____ alcohol ____.

Pasteur thought that germs in the ___ were responsible.

He found that sterilised water was still sterile if the flask was _____, but was not sterile if the ____ was open.

This suggested that …

A

Pasteur

In 1857, Pasteur tried to explain why the sugar beet used to ferment alcohol soured.

Pasteur thought that germs in the air were responsible.

He found that sterilised water was still sterile if the flask was closed, but was not sterile if the flask was open.

This suggested that there were germs in the air.

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Germ Theory

In ____, he published his Germ Theory – germs were causing ______.

Microscopes (invented in the __th century) eventually allowed Pasteur to see the micro-organisms that he _______.

A

Germ Theory

In 1861, he published his Germ Theory – germs were causing infections.

Microscopes (invented in the 17th century) eventually allowed Pasteur to see the micro-organisms that he described.

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Opposition to Germ Theory

Pasteur faced serious opposition for his theory.

A famous doctor called … supported the theory of spontaneous generation, which _________ Pasteur’s Germ Theory.

Pasteur’s research focused on how _____, such as milk went sour (pasteurisation). Many did not see …

Doctors did not believe that small ____ could cause such ____ to humans.

A

Opposition to Germ Theory

Pasteur faced serious opposition for his theory.

A famous doctor called Charlton Bastian supported the theory of spontaneous generation, which contradicted Pasteur’s Germ Theory.

Pasteur’s research focused on how liquids, such as milk went sour (pasteurisation). Many did not see the connection to humans.

Doctors did not believe that small germs could cause such harm to humans.

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The Work of Robert Koch – Microbe Hunting

Using Pasteur’s Germ Theory, a ______ doctor called Robert Koch explained that germs could cause human disease. He linked a disease to the _______ that caused it. This was the beginning of ‘__________’.

Different germs

Koch showed that _____ were not all the same.

He identified the different microbes that caused ___________ in 1882 and _____ in 1883 by injecting ______ with ______.

Other scientists then discovered …

A

The Work of Robert Koch – Microbe Hunting

Using Pasteur’s Germ Theory, a German doctor called Robert Koch explained that germs could cause human disease. He linked a disease to the microbe that caused it. This was the beginning of ‘bacteriology’.

Different germs

Koch showed that germs were not all the same.

He identified the different microbes that caused anthrax in 1876, septicaemia in 1878, tuberculosis in 1882 and cholera in 1883 by injecting animals with diseases.

Other scientists then discovered typhus in 1880, pneumonia in 1880, tetanus in 1884, diphtheria in 1884 and the plague in 1890.

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Germ Theory in the UK

_____ and _______ studies were picked up by many scientists in Britain.

… gave lectures on Germ Theory to British doctors. He disagreed with _______ ideas of spontaneous generation.

A

Germ Theory in the UK

Koch and Pasteur’s studies were picked up by many scientists in Britain.

John Tyndall gave lectures on Germ Theory to British doctors. He refuted (disagreed with) Bastian’s ideas of spontaneous generation.

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Koch’s work in the UK

… translated Koch’s work and highlighted that …

Koch and Pasteur inspired a generation of _______ who were called ‘____________’.

These scientists became interested in _______ and how to …

A

Koch’s work in the UK

William Cheyne translated Koch’s work and highlighted that not all microbes caused harmful disease.

Koch and Pasteur inspired a generation of scientists who were called ‘microbe hunters’.

These scientists became interested in diseases and how to prevent them.

117
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Pasteur and Vaccination

Pasteur and Koch tried to apply Germ Theory to develop more advanced vaccinations.

Chance discovery

In ___, Pasteur accidentally showed that …

After a researcher Charles __________ left out a cholera ______ over the _______, they discovered that _________ cholera germs could make a chicken _______ from later stronger _____ of cholera.

A

Pasteur and Vaccination

Pasteur and Koch tried to apply Germ Theory to develop more advanced vaccinations.

Chance discovery

In 1879, Pasteur accidentally showed that vaccinations could prevent disease.

After a researcher Charles Chamberland left out a cholera culture over the weekend, they discovered that weakened (attenuated) cholera germs could make a chicken immune from later stronger bouts of cholera.

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Vaccines

in ____, Pasteur created a vaccine for ____. A ___ later this was applied to human _______.

A

Vaccines

in 1884, Pasteur created a vaccine for rabies. A year later this was applied to human subjects.

119
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Rivalry and war

In ____, the Franco-Prussian war (between France and Germany) ended.

Some historians think _______ rivalry between Pasteur and Koch drove __________.

A

Rivalry and war

In 1871, the Franco-Prussian war (between France and Germany) ended.

Some historians think national rivalry between Pasteur and Koch drove developments.

120
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The Work of Paul Ehrlich – Magic Bullets

In the ____, a German doctor called Paul Ehrlich built upon _____ work. Ehrlich won the Nobel Prize for Medicine in ____.

Magic bullets

People knew that antibodies (found in the body) attacked different types of ______.

Because of this, they were called …

Paul Ehrlich decided to create magic bullets that behaved like _______ using ______.

A

The Work of Paul Ehrlich – Magic Bullets

In the 1890s, a German doctor called Paul Ehrlich built upon Koch’s work. Ehrlich won the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1908.

Magic bullets

People knew that antibodies (found in the body) attacked different types of microbes.
Because of this, they were called magic bullets.
Paul Ehrlich decided to create magic bullets that behaved like antibodies using chemicals.

121
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Dyes

Ehlrich argued that if certain dyes could stain bacteria, certain _______ could also kill _______.

This was the foundation of the idea of ‘__________’.

Ehrlich found a dye that killed _____ germs and he tried hundreds of _________ to kill the bacteria behind ______.

A

Dyes

Ehlrich argued that if certain dyes could stain bacteria, certain chemicals could also kill bacteria.

This was the foundation of the idea of ‘chemotherapy’.

Ehrlich found a dye that killed malaria germs and he tried hundreds of compounds to kill the bacteria behind syphilis.

122
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Implications of Germ Theory

It proved that disease was not spread by _____.

It proved that spontaneous _________ was wrong.

It proved that an imbalance of the ____ Humours did not cause disease, thus meaning the ____ Humours were wrong.

A

Implications of Germ Theory

It proved that disease was not spread by miasma.

It proved that spontaneous generation was wrong.

It proved that an imbalance of the Four Humours did not cause disease, thus meaning the Four Humours were wrong.

123
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Safer medical treatment

In __th century Britain, medical treatments became ___.

The _______ rate in surgery increased, hospitals became _______ and _______ became more popular.

Technological developments meant that diseases could be _______ and stopped more _________.

A

Safer medical treatment

In 19th century Britain, medical treatments became safer.

The survival rate in surgery increased, hospitals became cleaner and vaccinations became more popular.

Technological developments meant that diseases could be identified and stopped more effectively.

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Anaesthetics in the 19th Century

Before the __th century, people often avoided surgery because it was so painful. Anaesthetics could be used but they were _________. This meant that most surgery was quick to try to minimise pain. Complex surgery would be too painful.

Problems with surgery in the 1800s

Pain – Patients often died from shock because of the pain of surgery.

Infection – Before Germ Theory, people did not know that microbes could cause infections. Surgeons wore the same _____ and used the same equipment for ______ patients.

Bleeding

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Anaesthetics in the 19th Century

Before the 19th century, people often avoided surgery because it was so painful. Anaesthetics could be used but they were dangerous. This meant that most surgery was quick to try to minimise pain. Complex surgery would be too painful.

Problems with surgery in the 1800s

Pain – Patients often died from shock because of the pain of surgery.

Infection – Before Germ Theory, people did not know that microbes could cause infections. Surgeons wore the same outfit and used the same equipment for multiple patients.

Bleeding

125
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Old anaesthetics

In ____, physicians and surgeons gave patients ______ (made them drunk) or gave them _____ to numb the pain.

A

Old anaesthetics

In 1800, physicians and surgeons gave patients alcohol (made them drunk) or gave them opium to numb the pain.

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New anaesthetics

____________ was the first to use nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to stop patients from feeling pain.____________ then used it in ____ to numb the pain in ______ surgery.

Dr __________ first used Chloroform in surgery in ____. It was effective but it led to death in high doses. It killed Hannah Greener in ____. Queen Victoria used Chloroform in _______ in ____.

Ether was first used by the _______ dentist ______ Clark in ____ and then by Robert _____ for a leg ________ in ____. Ether was effective but hard to ____ (it also led to ______) and was ______.

A

New anaesthetics

Humphrey Davy was the first to use nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to stop patients from feeling pain. Horace Wells then used it in 1844 to numb the pain in dental surgery.

Dr James Simpson first used Chloroform in surgery in 1847. It was effective but it led to death in high doses. It killed Hannah Greener in 1848. Queen Victoria used Chloroform in childbirth in 1853.

Ether was first used by the American dentist William Clark in 1842 and then by Robert Liston for a leg amputation in 1846. Ether was effective but hard to inhale (it also led to vomiting) and was explosive.

127
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Opposition to anaesthetics

Some army surgeons thought that _______ should endure the pain.

Some religious people thought that …

A

Opposition to anaesthetics

Some army surgeons thought that soldiers should endure the pain.

Some religious people thought that the pain suffered during surgery was God’s will.

128
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The impact of individuals

After Queen ______ used anaesthetics in childbirth, anaesthetics became more popular.

Public demonstrations of the drugs also helped to make anaesthetics more widely _______.

A

The impact of individuals

After Queen Victoria used anaesthetics in childbirth, anaesthetics became more popular.

Public demonstrations of the drugs also helped to make anaesthetics more widely accepted.

129
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Lister’s techniques

_______ acid was used on surgical instruments

the death rate in lister’s patients fell from __% to __%

A

Lister’s techniques

carbolic acid was used on surgical instruments

the death rate in lister’s patients fell from 46% to 15%

130
Q

Anaesthetics reduced the ___ in surgery but ______ still killed lots of people in surgery.

Antiseptics were used to kill the microbes close to …

A

Anaesthetics reduced the pain in surgery but infection still killed lots of people in surgery.

Antiseptics were used to kill the microbes close to wounds in surgery.

131
Q

By ____, Pasteur’s Germ Theory was widely accepted by British doctors.

By 1900, ____ surgery had become very common.

A

By 1880, Pasteur’s Germ Theory was widely accepted by British doctors. By 1900, aseptic surgery had become very common.

132
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… was hard to use because it irritated the skin and lungs

A

carbolic acid was hard to use because it irritated the skin and lungs

133
Q

Lister heard about Germ Theory in 1865.

He tested his ideas on a boy called Jamie ________ who had a broken leg.

Instead of an _________, Lister _____ Greenlees’ fracture and the wound was not infected.

Lister published the results of Greenlees and ___ other patients’ surgery in _____, proving Pasteur’s Germ Theory.

A

Lister heard about Germ Theory in 1865.

He tested his ideas on a boy called Jamie Greenlees who had a broken leg.

Instead of an amputation, Lister healed Greenlees’ fracture and the wound was not infected.

Lister published the results of Greenlees and ten other patients’ surgery in 1867, proving Pasteur’s Germ Theory.

134
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Elements of aseptic surgery

surgeons were …

surgeons wore thin _____ gloves

surgeons used _______ instruments

surgeons wore ____ clothes

A

Elements of aseptic surgery

surgeons were scrubbed clean

surgeons wore thin rubber gloves

surgeons used sterilised instruments

surgeons wore new clothes

135
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Public Health Problems in Industrial Britain

The Industrial Revolution happened in Britain between ____ and ____.

Private toilets were ___, most families used toilets outside the house which were ______ with others.

Sewage would fall into a _____, which was often washed away by …

Water came from local _____, which is where sewage from ______ often went.

A

Public Health Problems in Industrial Britain

The Industrial Revolution happened in Britain between 1760 and 1840.

Private toilets were rare, most families used toilets outside the house which were shared with others.

Sewage would fall into a cesspit, which was often washed away by rain or thrown in rivers.

Water came from local rivers, which is where sewage from cesspits often went.

136
Q

Edwin Chadwick wrote a report on living conditions for the _______ classes in ____.

It was called the “…”.

A

Edwin Chadwick wrote a report on living conditions for the working classes in 1842.

It was called the “Report on the Sanitary Conditions of the Labouring Population”.

137
Q

Chadwick’s suggestions to fight cholera:

Laws should improve ______ and _____ systems

Need for clean ____ and _____

Increase ____

A

Chadwick’s suggestions to fight cholera:

Laws should improve drainage and sewer systems

Need for clean water and streets

Increase taxes

138
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What policy did the government follow?

A

What policy did the government follow?

laissez-faire

139
Q

Dr John Snow (born in ___) was a physician who examined the link between _____ and contaminated ____ after an outbreak of cholera in London in ____.

A

Dr John Snow (born in 1813) was a physician who examined the link between cholera and contaminated water after an outbreak of cholera in London in 1854.

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Link with water

Dr Snow saw that all the victims of the cholera epidemic in ____ lived near the Broad _____ water pump.

He removed the pump’s _____ and forced everyone to use another ____.

This stopped the spread of the disease in the area.

Snow discovered that the pump’s water had been contaminated by a …

This confirmed that cholera was not _______ but waterborne.

A

Link with water

Dr Snow saw that all the victims of the cholera epidemic in 1854 lived near the Broad Street water pump.

He removed the pump’s handle and forced everyone to use another pump.

This stopped the spread of the disease in the area.

Snow discovered that the pump’s water had been contaminated by a leaking street toilet.

This confirmed that cholera was not airborne but waterborne.

141
Q

Second Public Health Act of 1875:

1
Forced local ________ to provide ____ water
2
Forced local authorities to provide proper ______ systems
3
Forced local authorities to collect ______

A

Second Public Health Act of 1875:

1
Forced local authorities to provide clean water
2
Forced local authorities to provide proper sewage systems
3
Forced local authorities to collect rubbish

142
Q

What forced the government to intervene in Public Health?

A

What forced the government to intervene in Public Health?

1
Political changes
2
Chance
3
Scientific advances
4
Individuals
143
Q

By ____, British towns generally had good systems in place to deal with _____ and to provide ____ water to their population. It was largely government intervention that led to these changes.

A

By 1900, British towns generally had good systems in place to deal with sewage and to provide clean water to their population. It was largely government intervention that led to these changes.

144
Q

Three key individuals in changing medicine in the 1800s:

1
Louis Pasteur for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
2
Edwin Chadwick for ...
3
John Snow for ...
A

Three key individuals in changing medicine in the 1800s:

1
Louis Pasteur for Germ Theory
2
Edwin Chadwick for Report on Living Conditions
3
John Snow for Cholera investigations
145
Q

In which year did the following occur?

____
The British National Blood Transfusion Service was opened.

____
Albert Hustin discovered how to store blood for long periods without clotting.

____
Wilhelm Röntgen discovered x-rays.

A

In which year did the following occur?

1938
The British National Blood Transfusion Service was opened.

1914
Albert Hustin discovered how to store blood for long periods without clotting.

1895
Wilhelm Röntgen discovered x-rays.

146
Q

Although the research to develop drugs was very ____, the drugs were very ______ for pharmaceutical companies to make and sell.

A

Although the research to develop drugs was very costly, the drugs were very profitable for pharmaceutical companies to make and sell.

147
Q

X-rays

Curie developed ______ machines

Discovered by _______

First used in battle in ____

A

X-rays

Curie developed mobile machines

Discovered by Röntgen

First used in battle in WW1

148
Q

Fleming’s discovery of Penicillin

In ___, he accidentally left out some __________ bacteria in his laboratory. ____ grew on one of the ____. The germs beside the mould stopped growing.

This mould was a _____ called _______. Fleming called it a natural _________ (it is actually an antibiotic).

He published his research in ____, but this was not recognised immediately.

A

Fleming’s discovery of Penicillin

In 1928, he accidentally left out some Staphylococcus bacteria in his laboratory. Mould grew on one of the plates.
The germs beside the mould stopped growing.

This mould was a fungus called Penicillin. Fleming called it a natural antiseptic (it is actually an antibiotic).

He published his research in 1929, but this was not recognised immediately.

149
Q

Howard _____ and Ernst ____ read Fleming’s article. They experimented on mice at the University of ______ and then tested penicillin on _______.

A

Howard Florey and Ernst Chain read Fleming’s article. They experimented on mice at the University of Oxford and then tested penicillin on humans.

150
Q

When did Fleming, Florey and Chain win the Nobel Prize for Medicine?

A

When did Fleming, Florey and Chain win the Nobel Prize for Medicine?

1945

151
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Mass production

In ____, the British government would not fund the project because they were too focused on the ___ and chemicals companies were producing _______.

In the Second World War, lots of soldiers got infected _____.

The USA government funded the team and then Britain in ____ began to mass produce penicillin.

A

Mass production

In 1939, the British government would not fund the project because they were too focused on the war and chemicals companies were producing explosives.

In the Second World War, lots of soldiers got infected wounds.

The USA government funded the team and then Britain in 1943 began to mass produce penicillin.

152
Q

By ____, radiotherapy was being used to treat cancer.

A

By 1901, radiotherapy was being used to treat cancer.

153
Q

Medical advances used in WW1 & WW2:

A

Medical advances used in WW1 & WW2:

1
Portable x-ray machines (Rontgen & Curie)
2
Blood transfusions (Landsteiner)
3
Plastic surgery (Gillies)
4
Penicillin (Fleming, Chain & Florey)
154
Q

Anaesthetics were developed which enabled patients to remain unconscious for _____.

This meant doctors could try more _________ procedures.

In ____, William Bigelow performed the first ___________ surgery. Anaesthetics made more complex surgery like this possible. In ____, a pacemaker was fitted in the heart.

A

Anaesthetics were developed which enabled patients to remain unconscious for longer.

This meant doctors could try more complicated procedures.

In 1950, William Bigelow performed the first open-heart surgery. Anaesthetics made more complex surgery like this possible. In 1958, a pacemaker was fitted in the heart.

155
Q

In which year did the following advances in surgery happen?

____
Laser surgery was first used on eyes.

____
A pacemaker was first fitted in the heart.

A

In which year did the following advances in surgery happen?

1987
Laser surgery was first used on eyes.

1958
A pacemaker was first fitted in the heart.

156
Q

… collection of medical statistics helped Dr ____ discover the cause of cholera outbreaks and Hippocrates, Galen and Hunter all supported scientific observation of patients to find the best treatment.

A

William Farr’s collection of medical statistics helped Dr Snow discover the cause of cholera outbreaks and Hippocrates, Galen and Hunter all supported scientific observation of patients to find the best treatment.

157
Q

In ____, surgeons successfully performed an organ (kidney) transplant. The first organ transplant in Britain was in ____.

A

In 1952, surgeons successfully performed an organ (kidney) transplant. The first organ transplant in Britain was in 1960.

158
Q

Advances in Face Transplants:

1
In ____, the first partial face transplant was successfully performed
2
In ____, the first full face transplant was successfully performed

A

Advances in Face Transplants:

1
In 2006, the first partial face transplant was successfully performed
2
In 2008, the first full face transplant was successfully performed

159
Q

The Welfare State

In the __th century, the government began to change their policy from ‘__________’ to the creation of a ______ state.

This was influenced by the reports of Charles ____ and Seebohm _______.

A

The Welfare State

In the 20th century, the government began to change their policy from ‘laissez faire’ to the creation of a welfare state.

This was influenced by the reports of Charles Booth and Seebohm Rowntree.

160
Q

In ____, The National Insurance Act was introduced. This provided __________ benefits, ___ medical treatment and ___ pay.

A

In 1911, The National Insurance Act was introduced. This provided unemployment benefits, free medical treatment and sick pay.

161
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The Beveridge Report

The report claimed that everyone had a right to be free of the ‘five giants’: …

It highlighted that people’s … needed to improve and suggested that the government should be __________ for this.

The report suggested that ______ should be available to everyone in need. It should be paid for by ____ payers and compulsory for everyone.

A

The Beveridge Report

The report claimed that everyone had a right to be free of the ‘five giants’: disease, want, ignorance, idleness and squalor.

It highlighted that people’s quality of life needed to improve and suggested that the government should be responsible for this.

The report suggested that welfare should be available to everyone in need. It should be paid for by tax payers, non-means tested (available to everyone) and compulsory for everyone.

162
Q

The Welfare State

The government’s involvement in improving public health and social security is called the ______ state.

The welfare state was implemented by the Labour Party in 1945.

The welfare state included a health service that was “free at the point of delivery”, a weekly allowance for families to look after their children and a ‘benefits’ system to give financial help to the very poor.

A

The Welfare State

The government’s involvement in improving public health and social security is called the welfare state.

The welfare state was implemented by the Labour Party in 1945.

The welfare state included a health service that was “free at the point of delivery”, a weekly allowance for families to look after their children and a ‘benefits’ system to give financial help to the very poor.

163
Q

In 1942, Sir William Beveridge (a Liberal politician) wrote a report about the state called the … It was very popular and sold over _______ copies within a ____.

A

In 1942, Sir William Beveridge (a Liberal politician) wrote a report about the state called the Beveridge Report. It was very popular and sold over 100,000 copies within a month.

164
Q

Opposition to the NHS

Doctors did not want to be employed by the _________. This public good meant that doctors could lose some of their _____.

_____ promised to pay doctors a _____ and allowed them to continue working _______ as well.

Lots of _______ disliked the NHS, but it was too popular to abolish (get rid of).

A

Opposition to the NHS

Doctors did not want to be employed by the government. This public good meant that doctors could lose some of their income.

Bevan promised to pay doctors a salary and allowed them to continue working privately as well.

Lots of Conservatives disliked the NHS, but it was too popular to abolish (get rid of).

165
Q

Success of the NHS

____ mortality rates have fallen

New and improved hospitals have better ______

Vaccinations provided under the NHS have got rid of diseases like ________.

A

Success of the NHS

Child mortality rates have fallen (and maternity services are likely to have helped this).

New and improved hospitals have better facilities

Vaccinations provided under the NHS have got rid of diseases like tuberculosis.

166
Q

War

War was a key driver of changes in medicine and health during this period.

Battlefield medicine

The Crimean War (1853-1856) forced surgeons to develop new procedures for treating injured soldiers.
From WW1, blood transfusions and mobile x-rays became part of battlefield treatment.
Conclusion: Doctors were able to use their experience to good effect on the battlefield in future wars.

A

War

War was a key driver of changes in medicine and health during this period.

Battlefield medicine

The Crimean War (1853-1856) forced surgeons to develop new procedures for treating injured soldiers.
From WW1, blood transfusions and mobile x-rays became part of battlefield treatment.
Conclusion: Doctors were able to use their experience to good effect on the battlefield in future wars.

167
Q

Advances in ideas

As early as the Crusades, war led to new ideas in _______. ________ Europeans met Muslim doctors and shared ideas.

Florence Nightingale was able to raise the status of ______ because of her heroism in the ______ War (_______)

Penicillin was invented during ____. Alexander Fleming had been motivated by deaths he saw during ____.

Conclusion: Doctors’, nurses’ and scientists’ experiences of war helped to spark new ideas across medicine.

A

Advances in ideas

As early as the Crusades, war led to new ideas in medicine. Western Europeans met Muslim doctors and shared ideas.

Florence Nightingale was able to raise the status of nursing because of her heroism in the Crimean War (1853-56)

Penicillin was invented during WW2. Alexander Fleming had been motivated by deaths he saw during WW1.

Conclusion: Doctors’, nurses’ and scientists’ experiences of war helped to spark new ideas across medicine.

168
Q

Advances in surgery and technology

War in the 20th century led to particular advances in surgery and technology.

WW1 led to better ____, ________and ____________ for soldiers with facial wounds. _________ limbs also developed.

Conclusion: The brutal injuries experienced by soldiers in war led to new and ______ techniques in surgery.

A

Advances in surgery and technology

War in the 20th century led to particular advances in surgery and technology.

WW1 led to better x-rays, transfusions and plastic surgery for soldiers with facial wounds. Prosthetic limbs also developed.

Conclusion: The brutal injuries experienced by soldiers in war led to new and innovative techniques in surgery.

169
Q

Wartime incentives

______ rivalry due to war led to innovation too. National rivalry and competition between Pasteur and Koch during the _____________ War (1870-71) _____ change.

War also created the ______ to fund mass production of new medicine. In 1943, the US government funded penicillin.

Conclusion: War indirectly influenced medical developments too.

A

Wartime incentives

Personal rivalry due to war led to innovation too. National rivalry and competition between Pasteur and Koch during the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71) fueled change.

War also created the incentive to fund mass production of new medicine. In 1943, the US government funded penicillin.

Conclusion: War indirectly influenced medical developments too.

170
Q

Diet and hygiene

During the Crimean War, Florence Nightingale improved the hygiene of ____. She realised that ____ caused certain diseases.

The Boer War (_________) made __________ realise that a _________ population was not in the country’s interests.

___ of volunteers to fight were unfit for service.

Conclusion: War drove positive changes in hygiene in hospitals at home as well as in people’s diet.

A

Diet and hygiene

During the Crimean War, Florence Nightingale improved the hygiene of wards. She realised that dirt caused certain diseases.

The Boer War (1899-1902) made Parliament realise that a malnourished population was not in the country’s interests.

1/3 of volunteers to fight were unfit for service.

Conclusion: War drove positive changes in hygiene in hospitals at home as well as in people’s diet.

171
Q

Social reform

Housing was also built for returning ______ and poor ______.

During WW2, the evacuation of children to the countryside made people realise the …

Conclusion: War highlighted _______ and the need for better ______ care.

A

Social reform

Housing was also built for returning soldiers and poor families.

During WW2, the evacuation of children to the countryside made people realise the differences in health between people in different areas.

Conclusion: War highlighted inequality and the need for better social care.

172
Q

Islam

The Quran’s support for scientific _________ and _______ benefited medicine.

______ hospitals were better developed than Christian hospitals. After ________ work, surgery was much more effective.

Conclusion: In the early part of the period, the ______ Empire was particularly important for driving medical _______.

A

Islam

The Quran’s support for scientific discovering and learning benefited medicine.

Muslim hospitals were better developed than Christian hospitals. After Abulcasis’ work, surgery was much more effective.

Conclusion: In the early part of the period, the Islamic Empire was particularly important for driving medical progress.

173
Q

Christianity

The Church ______ dissections unless they were on criminals that had been executed. This meant that ______ Galen’s mistaken beliefs about the anatomy (holes in the heart and blood being absorbed instead of circulated) could not be corrected. The same beliefs affected Islam.

But, Christians also believed in creating hospitals with good ______ to care for the sick.

Conclusion: Christianity had both positive and negative effects on the development of medicine in Britain.

A

Christianity

The Church forbade dissections unless they were on criminals that had been executed. This meant that Claudius Galen’s mistaken beliefs about the anatomy (holes in the heart and blood being absorbed instead of circulated) could not be corrected. The same beliefs affected Islam.

But, Christians also believed in creating hospitals with good hygiene to care for the sick.

Conclusion: Christianity had both positive and negative effects on the development of medicine in Britain.

174
Q

Supernatural beliefs

In medieval times, beliefs that illnesses could have supernatural causes stemmed from …

Astrology, witches and God were all supernatural causes of illness. This was common during the Black Death (___).

Subnatural beliefs were common until humanist thinkers such as ______ started to argue against them.

Conclusion: As late as the ____, supernatural beliefs can be blamed for slowing progress within medicine.

A

Supernatural beliefs

In medieval times, beliefs that illnesses could have supernatural causes stemmed from Ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian ideas.

Astrology, witches and God were all supposed supernatural causes of illness. This was common during the Black Death (1348).

Subnatural beliefs were common until humanist thinkers such as Erasmus started to argue against them.

Conclusion: As late as the 1800s, supernatural beliefs can be blamed for slowing progress within medicine.

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Communication

As communication in societies improved, technological and medical advances were an important result.

Communication and funding

After new medical discoveries were made, __________ and funding were crucial.

After Fleming discovered penicillin, it was only with __ government funding that the drug could reach the wider public.

This also required communication with the wider population to ensure they understood what …

Conclusion: Fleming’s discovery was not recognised for many ____, and it was only through ______-____ that penicillin became ________.

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Communication

As communication in societies improved, technological and medical advances were an important result.

Communication and funding

After new medical discoveries were made, communication and funding were crucial.

After Fleming discovered penicillin, it was only with US government funding that the drug could reach the wider public.

This also required communication with the wider population to ensure they understood what the drug was and its benefits.

Conclusion: Fleming’s discovery was not recognised for many years, and it was only through communication that penicillin became widespread.

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Communication

As communication in societies improved, technological and medical advances were an important result.

Religious communication

The Crusades brought Christians into contacts with Muslims, leading to a spread of …

The printing press also promoted the spread of such ____.

Conclusion: Increased communication between religions was an important _____ for the spread of ideas.

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Communication

As communication in societies improved, technological and medical advances were an important result.

Religious communication

The Crusades brought Christians into contacts with Muslims, leading to a spread of scientific knowledge.

The printing press also promoted the spread of such ideas.

Conclusion: Increased communication between religions was an important forum for the spread of ideas.

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Communication

As communication in societies improved, technological and medical advances were an important result.

Printing press

Before the ____, most communication happened person-to-person through _________ and __________.

During the Renaissance, the printing press was invented in _____. This sped up the process of communication because _______ could be printed and sent across ______.

Conclusion: The printing press led to rapid _______ in the communication of _____ around the world.

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Communication

As communication in societies improved, technological and medical advances were an important result.

Printing press

Before the 1400s, most communication happened person-to-person through messengers and ambassadors.

During the Renaissance, the printing press was invented in 1440. This sped up the process of communication because leaflets could be printed and sent across Europe.

Conclusion: The printing press led to rapid advances in the communication of ideas around the world.