Illustrate patterns of change in health and medicine
Sources for studying the history of health and medicine Written
Visual
On the Fabric of the Human Body by Vesalius (p. 465)
Illustrations of the human body from
Vesalius’ book (p. 465) Aural
Podcast on the History of Medicine
Patterns of Change – Health and Medicine
Note: You may choose to study Chapter 29, Health and Medicine OR Chapter 30, Crime and Punishment OR Chapter 31, Work and Leisure (Chapter 31 is available in the eBook and online).
L.O. 3.14: Illustrate patterns of change across different time periods in a chosen theme relating to life and society.
Oral
Interview with modern surgeon
Tactile
Skulls and bones, surgical instruments
Health and medicine in the Renaissance
15th–17th century
Health and medicine in modern times
20th–21st century
Second century AD
Health and medicine in Ancient Rome
18th–19th century
Health and medicine in industrial society
1. Health and Medicine in Ancient Rome
The Romans learned about health and medicine from the Greeks, and they added some of their own ideas. ● The most famous doctor in Ancient Rome was Galen. He was born in Turkey of Greek parents, but he came to live in Rome. He followed the Greek ideas about the four humours.
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Illustrate patterns of change in health and medicine in Ancient Rome
Key Words Four humours Bloodletting Anaesthetics Public health