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- Who helped the sick in medieval times?
- Who would treat you in a medieval hospital?
- Why was medical knowledge so poor in medieval England?
- Why did people get sick during medieval times according to doctors?
Who helped the sick in medieval times?
Most people in Medieval times never saw a doctor. They were treated by the local wise-woman who was skilled in the use of herbs, or by the priest, or the barber, who pulled out teeth, set broken bones and performed other operations.
Who would treat you in a medieval hospital?
The master of the infirmary was responsible for the treatment and medical care of patients. The infirmarian had specific religious duties as well as medical duties. There were a number of different religious houses so the duties expected of you would differ depending on which one you were at.
Why was medical knowledge so poor in medieval England?
One reason was that education was very limited and controlled by the Church which did not encourage new ideas. As a result, the key individuals in medieval medicine were Hippocrates and Galen – who had died centuries earlier! Galen's work was especially important in the Middle Ages.
Why did people get sick during medieval times according to doctors?
Although many Medieval doctors continued to believe in the theory of the four humours, they also said disease was caused by demons, sin, bad smells, astrology and the stars, stagnant water, the Jewish people etc.
