History of Hospitals

What was the primary purpose of hospitals before 1500?

• To perform surgeries

• To offer hospitality

• To conduct medical research

• To train physicians

Which disease had hospitals in Medieval England specialized in treating?

• Smallpox

• Tuberculosis

• Leprosy

• Influenza

What was St. Mary’s of Bethlehem known as?

• A general hospital

• A plague house

• Britain’s first lunatic asylum

• A pest house

What significant event in 1536 affected hospitals in England?

• The Black Death

• The Great Fire of London

• The Dissolution of the Monasteries

• The Industrial Revolution

Who was known for keeping detailed notes of healing treatments?

• Margret Colfe

• Lady Grace Mildmay

• Thomas Hobbes

• Henry VIII

What role did women play in the care of the sick during the early modern period?

• They were not involved

• They were only nurses

• They played an important role

• They were only midwives

What was the attitude of Thomas Hobbes towards women providing medical advice?

• He was against it

• He supported it

• He was indifferent

• He was unaware of it

What was a common feature of local communities regarding healthcare?

• They had large hospitals

• They relied on distant physicians

• They had access to an apothecary

• They avoided herbal remedies

What was the fate of hospitals after the Dissolution of the Monasteries?

• They expanded rapidly

• They were closed down

• They were taken over by the government

• They were run by charities

What was St. Bartholomew’s Hospital known for in the 1660s?

• Being the largest hospital

• Specializing in surgery

• Being a center of innovation and research

• Treating only wealthy patients