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Hippocrates gave a new and proper direction to the art of medicine by separating religious beliefs from medicine. He based the art of medicine on rational principles. His approach was characterized by concern for the sick person, careful medical observation and logical drawing of prognostic conclusions. [([[https:// | Hippocrates gave a new and proper direction to the art of medicine by separating religious beliefs from medicine. He based the art of medicine on rational principles. His approach was characterized by concern for the sick person, careful medical observation and logical drawing of prognostic conclusions. [([[https:// | ||
- | ==== Physician should be understanding | + | ==== Traits of physicians |
Hippocrates stated that a physician should be understanding, | Hippocrates stated that a physician should be understanding, | ||
==== The Oath. On the Sacred Disease. On Airs, Waters, and Places ==== | ==== The Oath. On the Sacred Disease. On Airs, Waters, and Places ==== | ||
- | Hippocrates understood the importance of diet and hygiene in preventive health care. He fought superstitions, | + | Hippocrates understood the importance of diet and hygiene in preventive health care. He fought superstitions, |
==== Medical terminology ==== | ==== Medical terminology ==== | ||
- | Hippocrates drew conclusions establishing a diagnosis based on a detailed analysis of disease symptoms. To the present day, there are many medical terms introduced by him. These include diagnosis, prognosis), therapia, or epidemic. [([[https:// | + | Hippocrates drew conclusions establishing a diagnosis based on a detailed analysis of disease symptoms. To the present day, there are many medical terms introduced by him. These include diagnosis, prognosis, therapia |
==== Soranus of Ephesus ==== | ==== Soranus of Ephesus ==== |