medieval doctors

Who Was The First Person To Organize Medical Care?

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Who Was The First Person To Organize Medical Care? Ancient Romans (753 BC – 410 AD) were the first to organize health care by providing treatment to soldiers. They had a system of public health and sanitation (aqueducts/sewers), and drained wetlands to reduce the spread of malaria. Life expectancy was 35 years. Which government Agency

How Did Doctors Treat The Four Humours?

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How Did Doctors Treat The Four Humours? Humoural Treatments Many treatments involved trying to restore the balance of the Four Humours. Blood-letting (phlebotomy): Methods including cupping, leeches and cutting a vein. Purging: Patients were given emetics (to make them vomit) or laxatives (to empty the bowels). How did medieval doctors use body humors to treat?