In an Ascelepion;
Baths were for cleaning and relaxing
The stadium was for entertainment to relax and recooperate
Gymnasium was for fitness/physio
Temple was used to pray and get better
Abaton was where patients slept
The Ascelepion was placed ina quiet area for rest, and peacefulness. This also made sure that disease wasn't spread.Only the rich could attend due to the price.Ascelepius had two daughters, Panacea and Hygeia the English derived words are remedy and hygiene.
Hippocrates:Hippocratic corpus- still used today, obtained a bunch of medical ideas, methods of treatment etc. E.g. He observes and studies an epileptic.Only used natural treatment.Creator of The Theory Of The Four Humours, if you had an imnbalance of one of or more humours you were ill. The four humours are, Blood, Black bile, Yellow bile, Phlegm. These humours were linked to elements and seasons. E.g. Blood, Spring, Air.He wrote that God's did not cause disease however they could cure it.Hippocratic Oath- doctors would sign this to make sure they followed a set of rules during procedures, and oathed to help and treat patients following this order; Diagnosis, Prognosis, Observation, Treatment.
Founded in 332 BCWorlds first research placeHad over 500,000 booksDissections were permitted there Aristotle, Plato, Socrates all studied therePeople across the world visited
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Explain the way that Hippocrates improved Greek medicine...
