Medicine Through Time Flashcards
How did the Church say people were getting ill?
God was unhappy with them or was just testing their faith
Why didn’t any new ideas about the causes of disease appear? (Medieval)
This was because of the Church’s teachings and the trust in ancient medical practices.
How was Astrology used throughout the Medieval period?
*Used to diagnose illness
*Alignments of planets were believed to cause disease
What was The Centre Of Formal Learning?
This was the Church’s learning system. They set up Universities where Physicians trained.
Why were Monasteries important?
*Monasteries were a place of treatment (like a hospital)
*Most books were in Monasteries which means they had influence on what books were written or read.
What was the Church’s view on explanation of disease?
The church only accepted rational, traditional explanations for disease.
What was Galen’s theory of the body?
The body has a soul and all parts were created by God to work together.
How were dissections used?
*They weren’t common
*Used to explain Galen’s theories
*Anything that proved his theories wrong would be ignored
