Galen and Hippocrates

The video discusses Hippocrates, a significant figure in ancient medicine, who lived around 460 BC. It highlights his contributions, such as the theory of humours and the importance of patient observation and record-keeping for diagnosis. Hippocrates advocated for natural remedies over divine intervention. However, his anatomical knowledge was limited as he never dissected a human body.

Who is mentioned as being less famous than Galen but still a notable doctor?

• Socrates

• Hippocrates

• Aristotle

• Plato

What theory did Hippocrates develop to explain the causes of disease?

• Theory of Humours

• Theory of Gravity

• Theory of Evolution

• Theory of Relativity

According to Hippocrates, what is crucial for understanding how diseases develop?

• Praying to the gods

• Consulting with other doctors

• Using advanced technology

• Patient observation and record-keeping

What did Hippocrates encourage patients to seek for their illnesses?

• Divine intervention

• Natural remedies

• Magic potions

• Astrological guidance

What anatomical limitation did Hippocrates have?

• He never consulted other doctors

• He never dissected a human body

• He never studied anatomy

• He never used microscopes