The Role of the Individual in Medieval Medicine

What role did individuals play in medicine in the Middle Ages?

There were a number of individuals who made discoveries and helped progress within medicine and surgery, although their overall impact varied.

What role did individuals play in medicine in the Middle Ages?

Here are some examples of the role that the individual played:

• ❖ John Arderne developed a pain killing ointment for surgery, and had a high success rate for removing abcesses around the anus. His methods were outlined in his book 'The Practice of Surgery'.
• ❖ Muslim doctors al-Razi and Ibn Sina challenged the work of Galen, which resulted in their views spreading to Europe.