hippocratic medicine
Before Hippocrates, what did people think caused diseases ?
People believed disease were caused by the anger of gods or evil spirits
What are the four humours ?
Blood, phlegm, black bile and yellow bile
was our presentation good ?
yes, the best so far
who is the author of the oath ?
we don’t know him exactly, could be hippocrate
What did Hippocrates think was important for understanding and treating illness ?
he believed that observation and using experiences were important for understanding and treating illness
What ethical principle is emphasized in the Hippocratic Oath
Do no harm to patients
What is the hippocratic corpus ?
it is a collection of medical texts
Who needs to pledge for this oath ?
physicians
Which treatment did Hippocrates mainly recommend?
Adjustment in diet, rest and physical activity
What is the main idea behind this theory of humours in Hippocratic Medecine ?
It's the balance between the four humours which is essential for our health
what can we find in those texts ?
Experiences, medical writings, theorical texts, oath
what are the main principles of the hippocratic oath ?
beneficience, non maleficience, patient confidentiality
What was the central elements of Hippocrates clinical approach?
Carefully observing each patient's and adjusting treatment to their individual needs?
How did Hippocrates view the importance of the environment health?
He believed the environment played a crucial role in the balance of humours (for example hot and dry can cause an excess of yellow bile
Why has the hippocratic oath changed over time, and what is the topic that has completely changed ?
it has been modified over centuries to match changing cultural and technological, the biggest change is the surgery (which was prohibited at the time )
What role does observation play in Hippocratic medicine ?
Observation is crucial because it emphasizes carefully watching patient’s symptoms and surroundings, so doctor can make accurate diagnoses
How did Hippocratic medicine influence holistic care in modern medicine?
By integrating the mind, body and environment in the understanding of health .
What is the main contribution of Hippocratic medicine to modern medicine?
It's the introduction of an observation based and individualised approach to patient Care
who are the gods that we invocate at the beginning of the oath ?
( gods of healing and medicine )
Those who faithfully adhere to it are promised a good reputation and fulfillment in life.
But those who break it will face dishonor and divine punishment.