Continuity in Medicine, c1250-present

Continuity in Medicine, c1250-present

This course explores the significant continuities in medical prevention, treatment, and care practices in Britain from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance period (c.1250-c.1700). It highlights how traditional beliefs and methods persisted despite emerging scientific ideas, demonstrating the slow pace of change in healthcare during these centuries. Learners will understand the enduring influence of religious, supernatural, and ancient rational explanations on medical practices.