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Hippocrates of Kos is recognized as the Father of Western Medicine, introducing the humoral theory that health is maintained by balancing four bodily humors: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile. His teachings, including the Hippocratic Oath, set the foundation for medical ethics, emphasizing integrity and patient care. These principles guided medical practices into the medieval period and continue to influence modern healthcare.
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Hippocrates was born in ancient Greece and is known as the 'Father of Western Medicine.'
Humoral Theory
Hippocrates introduced the concept of humoral theory, which emphasized the balance of bodily humors for good health
Natural Causes for Diseases
Hippocrates shifted medical practice towards natural explanations for diseases rather than supernatural ones
Medical Ethics
Hippocrates emphasized the importance of integrity, respect, and compassion in medical practice and is credited with the Hippocratic Oath
Hippocrates' teachings and principles have had a lasting impact on medical thought, ethics, and practices throughout history
Hippocrates believed that good health was achieved through a balance of the four bodily humors: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile
The four humors were thought to correspond to the four elements of nature and specific temperaments
Treatments such as bloodletting and dietary regulations were used to restore balance among the humors
The Hippocratic Oath outlines ethical standards for physicians, including non-maleficence, beneficence, justice, and respect for patient autonomy and confidentiality
The Hippocratic Oath continues to serve as a moral compass for medical professionals, emphasizing the importance of ethical medical care and patient welfare
The Christian Church played a pivotal role in preserving and disseminating Hippocratic principles, which were widely adopted in medical practices during the medieval period
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The ______ ______ includes roughly 60 works, but it's unclear if ______ wrote them all, including the ______ ______.
Hippocratic Corpus
Hippocrates of Kos
Hippocratic Oath
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Originator of humoral theory
Hippocrates introduced the humoral theory in ancient Greek medicine.
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Four bodily humors and corresponding elements
Blood-air, phlegm-water, yellow bile-fire, black bile-earth.
