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Who Was Hippocrates

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He was an ancient Greek doctor, with a large following. Books written around his work ensisted that natural explanations be looked for for illness, rather than blaming gods.

This was a key turning point, as it made people look for proper explanations, even if wrong ones, than to blame on the supernatural

It also emphasised observing the whole patient, and all the symptoms. These were carefully recorded and only then would the illness be diagnosed and treated where possible.

To this day doctors take the Hippocratic Oath to behave always in the best interests of the patient.


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