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Period: 500 to Jan 1, 1300
Middle Ages
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900
Early Diseases
A Persian doctor Rhazes discovered the difference between smallpox and measles. -
1000
Barber Surgeon
Barber would do more than give hair cuts, they would preform surgery's such as cataracts and practiced phlebotomy (bloodletting). -
1100
Medical Care Regulation
During the middle age there became regulations to practice medicine. Physicians were licensed and received training along with surgeons. -
1300
Women in Medicine
Women where not allowed to practice medicine. -
Jan 1, 1300
Religions Impact
Muslims and Christians would encourage the car of those in need. Muslims would follow Qur'an for medical instruction -
Period: Jan 1, 1301 to
Renaissance
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Jan 1, 1500
Printing Press
The invention of the printing press allowed people to learn about new information and discoveries quickly -
Scientific Method
People were no longer guessing to find out new knowledge they would use observation and notes to look at the real causes of their surroundings. -
Microscope
Robert Hooke built the first reflection microscope this allowed him to observe patients and symptoms more accurately. -
Introduction of machines
New diagnostic tools such as the stethoscope were invented. -
Human Anatomy
During the age of enlightenment the studies of human anatomy took place. They had formally been banned by the church. -
Period: to
Industrial Revolution
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Edward Jenner
He discovered that people exposed to diseases were not likely to get them, started the practice of vaccination. -
Capillaries
The discovery of capillaries showed that blood circulated throughout the body and not just in vessels. -
Louis Pasteur
He carried out experiments that became our bases for microbiology. -
Joseph Lister
He insisted on using carbolic soap to disinfect instruments and clean hands before doctors moved to another surgical equipment to prevent the spread of infection. -
Robert Koch
Discovered that pathogens are the source of some diseased and proved that Lister was correct. -
X-Rays
X-rays gained importance in noninvasive diagnoses -
Advances in Science
Discovery in chemistry, engineering, physics and contributed to current medical practice. -
Organs
We are now able to transfer organs and create artificial organs to help people in need for a replacement. -
Fertilization
Allowing many infertile couple able to have children. -
MRI/CT
They have allowed for improved diagnosis and treatment for many diseases. -
Period: to
Modern World
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Electronic Health Records
Electronic communication provides instant transmission of information. -
Computerized Equipment
Surgeries are more accurate with electronic computerized equipment. -
World Wide Reach
vaccines, clean water, and better nutrition ideas of health have reached a global out reach. -
Human Genome
Used stem cells to create new types of drugs and treatments. -
Life Expectancy Up
Diagnostic screening and preventive car are improving wellness and increasing life expectancy. -
Period: to
21 Century
