Unit 1 - Medicine in Medieval England c.1250-c.1500 Flashcards
1
Q
What does the term leprosy mean? What did Medieval people think caused it?
A
A skin disease, followed by paralysis and death. Thought to have been sent by God.
2
Q
What year did Black Death arrive in England?
A
1348
3
Q
According to the four humours, what was a fever caused by?
A
Too much blood.
4
Q
Who provided care in hospitals?
A
Nuns and monks. Most hospitals didn’t even have a doctor.
5
Q
How many hospitals existed during this period? But how many actually cared for the sick?
A
Nearly 1200 hospitals existed but only 10% actually cared for the sick.
6
Q
How often did the plague return after Black Death?
A
The plague returned every 10-20 years after 1348 although it was never as severe.
