History of the Medical Field By AndrewSingharaj Period: 500 to Dec 31, 1500 Middle Ages Sep 10, 1300 Barber-Surgeons performed surgery to treat injuries & cataracts; amputated limbs & burned the stumps to seal blood vessels; practiced bloodletting Sep 11, 1322 Jacoba Felicie was tried for practicing medicine without licence Sep 11, 1350 physicians learned by reading books & training with experienced doctors; women weren't allowed to practice medicine Sep 11, 1380 religious instruction based on the Koran taught followers social responsibilities Sep 11, 1392 teachings of Christian Church encouraged followers to help the sick & needy Sep 11, 1405 local healers served in monasteries Period: Jan 1, 1500 to Dec 31, 1800 The Renaissance Sep 10, 1500 printing press invented Sep 10, 1600 scientific method came into use in Europe Sep 10, 1600 Doctors used the scientific method Sep 11, 1600 microscope invented Sep 10, 1700 studies of human anatomy Sep 10, 1703 Robert Hooke built one of first reflecting microscopes Sep 10, 1796 Edward inoculated people with fluid from cowpox blisters Period: Jan 1, 1800 to Dec 31, 2000 The Industrial Revolution Sep 10, 1823 Edward Jenner discovered that milkmaids exposed to cowpox didn't get smallpox Sep 10, 1895 Louis Pasteur carried out experiments that became basis for modern microbiology Sep 10, 1900 introduction to machines Sep 11, 1910 Robert Koch discovered that pathogens are source of some diseases Sep 10, 1912 Joseph Lister was ridiculed for insisting on use of carbolic soap to clean handsfor doctors & disinfect instruments Sep 10, 1915 progress in medicine Sep 10, 1920 Stethoscope invented Sep 10, 1922 blood cells, bacteria, & protozoa able to be seen with microscope Sep 11, 1930 use of ether as an anesthetic began; painless surgery Period: Jan 1, 2000 to Dec 31, 2014 Modern Times Sep 11, 2000 rapid growth in healthcare Sep 11, 2000 technology advances Sep 11, 2001 antibiotics invented Sep 11, 2001 discoveries in computer science & electronics Sep 11, 2002 advances in engineering, chemistry, & physics Sep 11, 2002 Radium discovered for cancer treatment Sep 11, 2003 organ transplants are more successful Sep 11, 2004 surgeries performed with computerized equipment Sep 11, 2005 preventative care & diagnostic screening improve wellness & increases in life expectancy Sep 11, 2007 Physicians and patients don't need to be in same room or country to give treatment or advice Mar 2, 2022 Rhazes discovered difference between measles and smallpox
